Following Royal Assent of Phase 2a in February 2021, £5 million was made available through CEF and BLEF for applications from communities experiencing disruption from the construction of Phase 2a of HS2. A further £2 million was made available through the Biodiversity Investment Fund for projects to enhance Biodiversity through the creation or restoration of ecological habitats. Phase 2a is the line of route running from Fradley in the West Midlands to Crewe in Cheshire.
Find out more about these funding opportunities here: HS2 Funds – Phase 2a – HS2 Community and Business Funds