The New Anglia LEP still has grant funding available for West Norfolk businesses including:
Small Grant Scheme can offer grants up to £25,000 to support capital equipment purchases and associated costs, at a rate of 20% of eligible expenditure.
Growth Through Innovation Fund can provide grants up to £25,000, at up to 50% of eligible expenditure on projects relating to R&D, NPD, process or organisational changes, certifications, etc. It can assist the revenue costs of such projects, including costs of external consultants if required.
Business Transition to Net Zero Grant scheme provides grants to support capital expenditure on equipment which will improve business productivity as well as contribute to reducing a business’s carbon emissions. The grant provides support at 20% of eligible expenditure, with the maximum grant of £100,000 (for eligible expenditure of £500,000 or more).
All of these funds will close to new applications by 31st March 2023 (or earlier if funds are used up) with all expenditure needing to be made and grants claimed by 30th June 2023.
If you would like to explore this further, please contact the Business Growth Advisor at New Anglia Growth Hub, Chris Sharman, who can assist you through the application process. His contact details are mobile 07467 148481 and email [email protected].
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