Funding opportunity for micro and small enterprises in North Warwickshire

Small businesses in the north of Warwickshire have until June 10 to apply for the latest round of grants from the North Warwickshire & Hinckley & Bosworth LEADER Programme.

Grants of between £4,000 - £25,000 are available for businesses with under 50 employees, including new businesses and social enterprises.

Eligible businesses will be those which aim to deliver projects which will have an impact on the local rural economy, including the creation of new jobs, increased turnover, creation of new products and use of new technologies.

Activities eligible for funding include: construction costs or establishment costs for workshops, factories, premises and facilities; purchasing equipment (not consumables); and setting up an I.T. business.

Expressions of interest for the latest round of grants will close on June 10th, after which approved bids will be invited to complete a full application.

To be eligible projects must be:

• in the LEADER area
• an existing business with under 50 employees OR a new start up business
• having an impact on the local rural economy

Any small business interested in applying for a grant is invited to call the LEADER Programme Team on 01827 719 356 or email: leaderproject@northwarks.gov.uk.