UK grant · Ambition North Wales
Ambition North Wales 4G+ Public Sector Asset Improvement Grant Scheme - EOI
Up to £132,500 Closes 1 July 2029
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Ambition North Wales |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to £132,500 |
| Total funding available | £795,500 |
| Opens | 8 July 2026 |
| Closes | 1 July 2029 (964 days left) |
| Who can apply | Public sector and councils |
| Applicant types listed | Public Sector; Local authority |
| Nation or region | Wales |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
The 4G+ Public Sector Asset Improvement Grant Scheme provides targeted capital grants to public sector organisations to upgrade or replace existing assets so that 4G+ (4G, 5G non-standalone and 5G standalone) technology can be deployed on them. Eligible works may include (but are not limited to) replacing outdated lighting columns, installing or upgrading power supplies, installing fibre backhaul or ducting, improving access to structures, or reinforcing structures to accommodate telecommunications equipment.
Once upgraded, assets supported by this Scheme must be made available to commercial operators through non-exclusive Open Access Agreements (or equivalent non-discriminatory access arrangements). This Scheme complements the 4G+ Industry Grant Scheme detailed below by enabling the “host” infrastructure needed for deployment and by reducing barriers associated with asset suitability, power and backhaul availability.
The 4G+ Industry Grant scheme is designed to provide targeted subsidies to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), neutral hosts and infrastructure providers for the deployment and upgrading of 4G and 5G mobile infrastructure in underserved Total Not Spot (TNS) and Partial Not Spot (PNS) locations in North Wales.
The 4G+ Public Sector Asset Improvement Scheme applicants are encouraged to engage with the mobile network industry to coordinate activities at sites where investment could be available through both schemes.
Eligibility
This scheme is open to public sector organisations that own, operate or manage eligible assets in North Wales and can enter into a Grant Funding Agreement with Ambition North Wales.
Eligible applicants include (but are not limited to) local authorities, national park authorities, health bodies, emergency services, further and higher education institutions, and other public sector bodies.
Projects must be located within North Wales (Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire or Wrexham). Limited out-of-region expenditure may be eligible where it is essential to delivering the project’s regional objectives.
Applications are assessed on readiness, deliverability, impact, open access obligations, and value for money. Projects must show operator commitment; eligible capital spend and compliance with all scheme requirements.
The Scheme is designed to enable new projects that cannot be undertaken without grant support.
Projects must be deliverable within the agreed timescales (by January 2030) and demonstrate value for money, sustainability, and compliance with subsidy control and equality requirements.
*Further information can be found in Grant Scheme Guidance
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