The UKSPF remains an important part of the UK’s regional growth agenda (formerly referred to as “Levelling Up”), designed to reduce regional inequalities, strengthen communities, and support local growth. Introduced in 2022 to replace the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), the £2.6 billion UKSPF offers an unmatched opportunity for organisations committed to making a difference. But with increasingly limited funds and high competition, creating a standout proposal is essential. 

In this article, we’ll explore how the UKSPF works, what the funding priorities are, and why organisations must deliver clear, compelling proposals to succeed. We’ll also dive into how AutogenAI’s AI-powered bid writing platform can help you write high-quality, compliant bids that maximise your chances of securing UKSPF funding.

 

What is the UK Shared Prosperity Fund? 

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a government funding program designed to support three main priorities, each aimed at addressing specific local needs and fostering sustainable growth. They are:  

1. Community and Place: Funding regeneration projects, public spaces, and initiatives that strengthen local connections. 

2. Supporting Local Business: Enabling businesses to innovate, grow, and stay resilient. 

3. People and Skills: Helping disadvantaged groups access skills and training to close opportunity gaps. 

Each priority targets specific applicant groups, with local authorities often acting as intermediaries to distribute funds to community organisations, charities, and businesses. Suppliers interested in securing funding under the UKSPF must submit a grant application form to the relevant council, which assesses eligibility and alignment with community needs before approving funding.  

To support these goals, £900 million in funding has been allocated for the UKSPF from April 2025 through March 2026. However, this amount is a reduction from the previous year’s £1.5 billion, positioning the coming year as a “transitional arrangement” to prepare local authorities for broader funding reforms. 

 This reduced funding has led to concerns, especially for rural areas and small businesses. Delivery challenges, such as poor communication and limited stakeholder engagement, have also underscored the need for clear, compelling, and well-aligned proposals to secure support. 

 AutogenAI’s bid writing platform provides a fast, powerful way to meet these demands, making sure your bids stand out in a competitive field. 

 

AutogenAI: Powering Your UKSPF Bids for Maximum Impact 

Our AI-powered language platform takes the guesswork out of UKSPF bid writing.  

 From first draft to final polish, AutogenAI helps you create UKSPF proposals that are persuasive, data-driven, and easy for evaluators to navigate. Here’s how our platform enhances every stage of your UKSPF bidding process: 

 

1. Create Quality Drafts in Minutes

 With tight bid submission deadlines and high stakes, speed and quality are essential. AutogenAI’s language engine generates a complete, clear first draft in minutes, allowing your team to focus on refining and personalising the bid to meet local priorities. By getting you to a “70% response” stage so quickly, AutogenAI lets you spend less time on drafting and more time on tailoring. 

 Example: If you’re applying for a People and Skills grant to support digital skills training, AutogenAI can quickly create a draft that aligns with UKSPF priorities. Your team can then add targeted details to make the proposal even stronger. 

 

2. Incorporate Data-Driven, Evidence-Backed Content

 Winning bids go beyond promises — they provide robust proof. AutogenAI allows you to seamlessly integrate real, up-to-date data, past project outcomes, and measurable impact, creating a fact-based narrative that really resonates with funders. This helps your proposal stand out as credible and results-focused. 

Example: For a local business support bid, AutogenAI lets you showcase key metrics, such as job creation or economic growth, positioning your organisation as a reliable partner ready to deliver on the UKSPF’s goals. 

 

3. Consistent, Region-Specific Content Across Bids

With reduced UKSPF funding, each proposal needs to be sharp, specific, and aligned with regional goals. AutogenAI helps maintain a unified voice across multiple proposals, so your organisation’s message is clear and compelling. Our platform also makes it easy to adapt core content for different regions, ensuring a tailored yet cohesive narrative. 

Example: Targeting digital inclusion funding in Greater Manchester and Tees Valley? AutogenAI helps you highlight each region’s unique priorities while keeping your core message intact. 

 

4. Tell a Compelling, Community-Centric Story

 Funders need to see the real-world impact of your project on communities. AutogenAI helps you craft a people-focused narrative, positioning the community as the hero and your organisation as the trusted partner. This story-driven approach connects with evaluators on an emotional level, making your proposal memorable and impactful. 

 Example: If your project aims to boost digital skills for youth, AutogenAI helps you show the life-changing potential of these skills, positioning your work as essential to the UKSPF’s Levelling Up agenda. 

 

5. Ensure Compliance, Quickly and Easily

Meeting complex UKSPF compliance requirements is critical, and missing a key element can disqualify a bid instantly. AutogenAI’s technology keeps proposals compliant by cross-referencing your bid against the UKSPF’s criteria, ensuring every requirement is covered. This saves your team time on manual checks, reduces the risk of oversight, and lets you focus on strengthening the bid. 

Example: For a complex People and Skills bid, AutogenAI ensures you meet all UKSPF requirements, from eligibility to measurable outcomes, making it easier to submit a compliant, persuasive bid. 

 

Why AutogenAI is Your Advantage for UKSPF Bidding 

With the UKSPF’s reduced budget and rising competition, every bid needs to make a clear impact. AutogenAI helps you create high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals that make your mission easy for funders to understand and support. By reducing workload, enhancing quality, and simplifying compliance, AutogenAI gives you the competitive edge you need to succeed in the UKSPF bidding process. 

 

Ready to secure funding through the UKSPF’s Community and Place, Supporting Local Business, or People and Skills streams? AutogenAI’s technology is here to help. Let’s make your proposals clearer, stronger, and more persuasive — one winning bid at a time.