The grant aims to support the growth and development of retail, service and hospitality businesses based in Blaenau Gwent.
Who Can Apply
· Retail, service and hospitality businesses based in Blaenau Gwent.
· Small and Medium Sized Businesses e.g., those employing less than 249 people.
· Sole traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies, Co-operatives, Limited Liability Partnerships
· Retail and hospitality businesses must operate from commercial premises within the Blaenau Gwent Council area, for which they either own or there is a signed lease/rental/license agreement in place. Please note, Landlords of commercial premises are not eligible to apply.
· Businesses that operate on a full-time basis (minimum 35hrs per week) and is the applicant’s main source of income.
Grant Support
· 50% of eligible and reasonable costs up to a maximum of £10,000.00 (total project spend £20,000.00).
· Applications for both revenue and capital costs will be accepted.
· Minimum grant £1,000.00 (total project spend at least £2,000.00).
· All grant project costs must exclude VAT.
Eligibility rules apply - click on Guidance Notes for full details.
To register your interest please click HERE
Businesses which are associated with illegal activity or the promotion of particular religious or political views, gambling, any content of a sexual nature, any illegal activities, and other business deemed to be contentious by Welsh Government are not eligible for support.