About the scheme
Available to Mobile Network operators, Neutral Hosts and Infrastructure providers.
Funding available for the deployment and upgrade 4G/5G mobile infrastructure across North Wales
Up to a maximum of 65% capital funding can be claimed as grant funding – match funding required for minimum of 35% of grant amount.
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must deliver new or upgraded 4G or 5G infrastructure in underserved locations across North Wales, particularly in Not Spots and Partial Not Spots.
All projects must be located within North Wales, comprising the counties of Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham.
Funding can only enable new projects that cannot be undertaken without subsidy.
Full eligibility criteria can be found in the Guidance document below
Timescales
Expressions of interests can be submitted during specific funding windows
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Activity |
Dates |
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First Expression of Interest (EOI) deadline |
14th August 2026 |
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Invitations to submit full application |
w/c 7th September 2026 |
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First application deadline |
9th October 2026 |
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Funding decision |
w/c 26th October 2026 |
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First Grant Funding Agreements (GFAs) signed |
4 - 8 weeks of application decision |
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Projects mobilised; grant funding period starts |
From 23rd November 2026 |
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Implementation deadline |
31st January 2030 |
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Project period ends; benefits realisation complete |
31st March 2036 |
The scheme is currently closed to new EOIs, the next window will be announced shortly.
4G+ Industry Grant Scheme Guidance and Supporting Documentation
Contact us
For further information about the Industry Grant Scheme Improvement Grant Scheme, the 4G+ project, or opportunities to collaborate, please contact us at: digital@ambitionnorth.wales