grants and funding
Grants provide finance to allow your business to undertake a specific project that, without financial assistance, would not be able to proceed. Such projects might involve the initial start-up of the business, developing a new product or buying equipment.
A grant is usually a one-off payment and provides funding that covers a percentage of the project's costs - usually, you or your business will have to meet some of the costs, too. Unlike a loan, a grant does not usually have to be repaid unless your business fails to comply with the scheme's specific eligibility requirements and conditions. You will need to check that you meet the eligibility criteria for a particular grant and consider what will be required to satisfy the funders' requirements.
In this section, we shine a spotlight on the exciting grant opportunities currently available for businesses in Norfolk.
The new Norfolk County Council Business Growth Fund (BGF) Scheme supports businesses wanting to invest in growth, research, or product and equipment development. There will be an intervention rate of 30% for grants from £5 to £50,000.
Available from the 1 April 2025.
Grow your business with free digital advice and a £500 grant. This program offers free digital business support to small and medium-sized enterprises in Norfolk, including one-to-one consultancy sessions with a digital advisor.
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Now's the time for manufacturing to evolve, and with emerging technologies, the possibilities are endless. Made Smarter can help leverage the power of these tools - the manufacturers of tomorrow who will use technology to streamline their processes and help them secure a competitive edge.
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Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s Innovation Agency and helps businesses grow by developing and commercialising new products, processes and services. The organisation provides funding and investment as well as resources, events, and opportunities for collaboration.
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Jarrold is committed to nurturing Norfolk's businesses through its new Growth Fund, which will allocate £100,000 yearly to help them grow. Businesses will also receive specialist expertise from Jarrold and external partners to achieve their growth goals.
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Buying solar panels or storage batteries can benefit your pocket and the planet. To empower homeowners and businesses in the area to buy solar panels, North Norfolk District Council have partnered with MakeMyHouseGreen. There is a £500 discount for North Norfolk residents and businesses.
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The Government provides a range of funding programmes to support agricultural businesses and land owners. CSHT pays farmers and land managers to manage land in a way that protects, restores or enhances the environment and mitigates the effects of climate change.
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The grant provides small and medium-sized businesses money off the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points and supporting infrastructure for their staff and fleet vehicles. The grant covers 75% of the cost of the work, up to a maximum of £15,000.
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This grant scheme is designed to support businesses involved in moving image storytelling, including television, games, animation, and immersive industries. Grants of up to £2,500 are available to subsidise the costs of working with an expert who can help the company achieve its specific goals.
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