Businesses in South Kesteven can now apply for the South Kesteven Business Growth Grant, offering funding between £2,500 and £15,000 to support expansion, innovation, or job protection.
Funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the scheme targets local firms across all sectors. Projects must focus on one or more of the following: creating or safeguarding jobs, upskilling staff, or developing new or improved products and services to access new markets. Grants require 50 per cent matched funding from applicants.
Applications are accepted until 30 September and will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. If funds remain, a further application period will be announced. Only businesses registered and operating in South Kesteven are eligible.