about TEG

What can TEGs be used for
How do we qualify
What must the project achieve
Approved TEG Agents

What can TEGs be used for?

TEGs are open to any group of council or housing association tenants and residents in Wales and can be used to:

provide groups with independent advice and support on opportunities for greater involvement;
assist groups to develop the skills and knowledge to become more involved; and
create innovative ways of participating effectively within their communities.

How do we qualify?

There are four basic conditions that will be used to judge whether your application qualifies for a grant:

are at least 50% of the group local and\or housing association tenants?
is there a commitment to equal opportunities and involving all sections of the community?
does the project have the support of the landlord(s)?
does the group operate in an open, accountable and democratic way?

Initiatives that are not generally funded through the TEG programme include projects that:

would be financially resourced and supported under existing participation arrangements; or
are exclusively related to stock transfer options.

There is no maximum grant level, however the following ceilings will apply:

up to 25 homes – maximum £4200;
Over 25 homes - £4200 plus £8 per extra home after the first 25.
From April 2010 landlords will also be expected to contribute at least 25% to the cost of the project.

What must the project achieve?

The TEG programme is designed to be as flexible as possible and to take into account local needs and circumstances. There are however two main stages that every group awarded a TEG must follow:

Stage 1: The Options Study involving:

establishing and/or developing the tenant group;
exploring local issues;
exploring the options; and
engaging the wider community.

Stage 2: Producing an Action Plan based on the results of Stage 1 to include:

aims and objectives;
targets and performance indicators;
resources required and identified to deliver objectives;
roles and responsibilities of the tenants and residents group, landlord and other partners; and
monitoring and evaluation.

For a more detailed explanation of all the terms and conditions please refer to the Guidelines for Tenant and Resident Groups and ATEGAs (PDF 1.9MB).

Approved TEG Agents

To ensure that your project will be undertaken efficiently and effectively, only organisations on the Assembly’s List of Approved TEG Agents (ATEGAs) will be allowed to apply for a grant on behalf of a residents and tenants association. For further information on ATEGAs please refer to the Approved TEG Agents section.