Submit an application to deliver a Policy Lab

Please read the following before completing this form.

1. https://www.councils.coop/funded-projects/
2. https://www.councils.coop/funded-projects/application-process/

The application must be submitted, and delivery overseen by a Full Member Council, Town, Parish or Community Council, Political Group or other elected body.

Timetable:

The closing date for submission is midnight 5th February 2024

The Executive Oversight Committee will meet in March to assess applications, with a view to successful Bids commencing on 31st March 2024

Organisation leading the project(Required)

The application must be submitted, and delivery overseen by a Full Member Council, Town, Parish or Community Council, Political Group or other elected body.

Lead Councillor or Officer(Required)

Job Title(Required)

Contact Telephone(Required)

Contact Email(Required)

Project Title(Required)

How much funding are you applying for?(Required)

You can submit a bid for between £10k - £20k depending on the complexity of the project

Summary of project idea (150 words max)(Required)

This text will be used on the CCIN website should your application be successful

Which other CCIN members will work on this project?(Required)

A key requirement of Policy Lab Funding is that you work in partnership with other CCIN members. We recommend engaging a minimum of three other CCIN members (Affiliates and Associates should bid alongside Full Council members) to create a working group to support the development of your project.

Provide a detailed budget of how you will spend the budget and whether you are bringing in other funding.(Required)

What is your idea and how will you allocate the budget?(Required)

Explain how you identified the need or opportunity for the proposal and how the money will be spent.

What are the outcomes you hope to achieve?(Required)

What are the outcomes you hope to achieve through this project and how will you know if your outcomes are achieved? What is your measure of success?

How does your project support the aims and objectives of the Co-operative Councils Innovation Network?(Required)

The Co-operative Councils' Innovation Network aims to frame the debate on the future of sustainable solutions to public sector challenges. Our work will ultimately improve outcomes for communities by enabling Members to develop radical innovation in policy and practice, sharing best practices and learning, and enabling innovators to chart new territory together. Please provide details of how your project will support this aim.

How does your project support the CCIN Statement of Values and Principles?(Required)

See Statement: : https://www.councils.coop/about-us/values-and-principles/

How will you share your learning across the Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network?(Required)

Submit an application to deliver a Policy Lab

Submit an application to deliver a Policy Lab

Application Process