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The Innovation and Resilience Fund (Round 3) is now open for expressions of interest. The IRF3 Policy document provides key information on how applications are scored.
Application process
Applicants will be able to apply by submitting an expression of interest providing their basic company details and giving a basic overview of their proposed project. A checklist of the information you will be asked to provide can be found on our Documents page. Expressions of Interest will be accepted and reviewed until 8th of May 2024.
If successful, applicants will then be invited to submit a full bid application. This will need to be completed and emailed back to the IRF Team by 4pm on the 24th of May 2024 to be eligible for consideration. After this deadline, all bids will be scored and considered and applicants will be notified of the outcome.
Submit an Expression of Interest using our online form.
This grant scheme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
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To submit an Expression of Interest, you will need company details, such as your address, a recent bank statement, and a registered number. Our checklist provides you with a list of the required information.
After your expression of interest has been reviewed by an officer, you will receive an email confirming your eligibility. If you are successful, this email will include a link to the full bid application form. All full bids must be completed and returned to irf@eastdevon.gov.uk by the 24th of May.