Carl Sargeant, Minister for Local Government and Communities
This was published under the 2011 to 2016 administration of the Welsh Government
The Community Facilities and Activities Programme (CFAP) was launched in November 2002. CFAP is a capital grant scheme which aims to help community and voluntary organisations provide facilities that will promote the regeneration of communities. CFAP currently provides capital funding of up to £300,000 over a period of up to three financial years directly to applicants. To date CFAP has committed over £98 million to 860 community projects across Wales.
In its present format CFAP can be accessed by any third sector organisation, as long as it is properly incorporated and not profit-distributing. It is popular; always over subscribed and it has an all-Wales remit.
The Welsh Government keeps all its grant programmes under review to ensure that they continue to be fit for purpose. I am therefore launching a consultation inviting and stakeholders to give their views on proposed changes to CFAP.
As part of the consultation Communities Division officials will be meeting with stakeholders at:
- Newtown - 20 September 2012
- Llandudno Junction - 21 September 2012
- Merthyr Tydfil - 1 October 2012
The consultation period will end on 31 October 2012.
This statement is being issued during recess in order to keep members informed. Should members wish me to make a further statement or to answer questions on this when the Assembly returns I would be happy to do so.