The Business Development Grant aims to support the growth and development of new and existing businesses in Blaenau Gwent.
Who Can Apply
- Blaenau Gwent based businesses or businesses relocating to the area
- Small and Medium Sized Businesses e.g. those employing less than 249 people
- Sole traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies, Co-operatives, Limited Liability Partnerships
- The grant is aimed primarily at manufacturing businesses and businesses servicing the manufacturing sector, other sectors that have the capacity to add value to the local economy will be considered.
- The business must operate from commercial premises with the Blaenau Gwent area, for which they either own or there is an occupational agreement in place.
- Businesses with projects that meet at least one of the key project deliverables. Applications that create jobs will be prioritised.
Grant Support
- 50% of eligible and reasonable costs up to a maximum of £50,000.00.
- Applications for both revenue and capital costs will be accepted.
- Minimum grant £2,500.00 (project spend at least £5,000.00).
- All grant project costs must exclude VAT.
Eligibility rules apply - click on Guidance Notes for full details
To register your interest please click HERE