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regeneration of aire valley - Buildings are for People Grants
Buildings are for People grants are available to small businesses in the Kirklees area. The grant provides up to 50% of the costs of work to a building or facility that improves access for people who may have difficulty using it, such as older people and disabled people. You must obtain planning, building control or any other necessary approval before work starts.
Improvement work that has already been done cannot receive a grant. Grants will be paid once the work has been completed and approved by the Access Grants Panel. Applications are considered every month.
More Info: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
grants for business property
Businesses in the Aire Valley regeneration area of West Yorkshire.
security grant
Up to £3,000 towards the costs of improving security, including the installation of CCTV.
environmental grant
Up to £3,000 towards the costs of external landscaping works, particularly boundary treatment.
Buildings are for People Grants
From Kirklees Metropolitan Council.
todmorden pride
Grant support for buildings improvements and repairs projects in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. Various grants up to £25,000
The priorities of this scheme are:
• Enabling the re-use of vacant and partly vacant buildings & creating jobs;
• Enhancement of the town centre’s heritage and physical assets;
• Encouraging the repair, restoration and sympathetic adaptation of Listed Buildings and buildings of high architectural/townscape quality;
• Improving the Environment.
Grants are available for properties within the Todmorden Area but the applications in ´Priority Area´ of the town centre will receive priority.
The types of Eligible Projects which may attract funding are: business development - Improvement to commercial property, for retail or other business use. A contribution towards eligible costs up to a maximum grant of £25,000. The grant may be up to 50% of costs for external works, or up to 20% for internal works.
conservation work - A contribution towards the repair and restoration of listed buildings and those of high townscape value, mainly within the Todmorden Conversation Area. Aimed at use of traditional methods/materials where costs are higher than modern equivalents. Up to 50% of eligible costs subject to a maximum of £10,000 per project.
environmental enhancement - Contribution towards improving the land surrounding of spaces between buildings. Schemes designed to enhance the setting of buildings and remove eyesores will be targeted. Priority will be given to sites in the priority area on busy pedestrian routes or main roads. Up to 50% of eligible costs subject to a maximum of £5,000.
More Info Business Link – West Yorkshire
action halifax
Funding is available to tackle environmental, economic and social decline in Halifax town centre. Empty and derelict historic buildings will be targeted to be re-used for commercial purposes and to create employment.
Small and Medium Enterprises may apply for a grant for up to 50% of eligible costs for external repairs to buildings or land, or 15% for internal works subject to a maximum limit. Information can be sent out including eligible items/area, and then if appropriate a site visit will be arranged. Applicants must obtain 3 competitive itemized quotes.
More Info: Calderdale Council
new deal for the communities
Grants to help with the costs of securing property for businesses in West Bowling, Park Lane, & Marshfield areas of Bradford, West Yorkshire. 50% of costs to a maximum of £3,000.
business security grants
Available to improve the security of industrial and commercial premises. The grant is discretionary, and valued up to 50% of the cost of security improvements, to a maximum of £3000. You must consult a planning officer to ensure your scheme does not contravene any planning regulations.
More Info Business Link – West Yorkshire
manningham & girlington business awards scheme
Businesses in Manningham and Girlington areas of West Yorkshire can apply for 15% of property costs to a maximum of £20,000.
The Business Awards Scheme is designed to encourage local businesses based within Manningham and Girlington, to invest and develop projects that will result in the creation of new jobs for local residents. Priority will be given to those projects that result in significant new jobs for local residents.
Grant assistance is available to qualifying businesses for business property improvements for provision of new or refurbished industrial space, access and security improvements. The grant available will be 15% of costs, to a maximum of £20,000.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire
business expansion and development grants
Businesses in Leeds can get various business expansion and development grants to assist companies in the city to grow and expand into new markets.
Grants are targeted at companies in specific sectors – manufacturing, wholesale distribution and certain kind of media businesses. Financial assistance includes:
• grants of up to £1,000 to cover the cost of producing new marketing literature, attending trade shows, development and training in the use of new websites;
• up to £500 for companies moving into new export markets towards the cost of translating publicity materials;
• up to £5,000 to help companies located in or planning to move into in certain areas of the city with business expansion.*
*These grants are only available to companies in Burmantofts, Chapel Allerton, City and Holbeck, Harehills, Headingley and the University ward. Companies in these areas offering business to business services are also eligible for support.
More Info: Leeds City Council
business development grant for investment in fixed assets
For business in the Aire Valley regeneration area. 15% of cost to a maximum of £10,000.
The grant is to encourage investment in new fixed assets to help businesses to grow and create more jobs. One of the key criteria the number of new jobs that the investment will create.
A grant of up to 15% of the cost of investment in plant, equipment and property improvements is available. (The maximum for firms employing 50 or more employees is 7.5%.)
More Info: Aire Valley Leeds
aire valley consultancy grant
Financial help for consultancy cost for businesses in the Aire Valley regeneration area. Up to £1,500. Up to 50% towards costs of specialist consultancy e.g. marketing strategy, product development, environment and performance. The grant package for Aire Valley is available to businesses that employ less than 250 staff, have a turnover of less that €40m (about £25m) and who trade with other businesses (retail and personal services businesses are excluded).
More Info: Aire Valley Leeds
business development grants scheme
Businesses based in Wakefield West Yorkshire - 50% of costs, to a maximum of £15,000.
Any type of business will be considered for funding, however priority will be given to manufacturing, services to industry, services to the local community, tourism and leisure. Applications from community/social businesses are particularly welcomed. The scheme aims to create and safeguard jobs, improve competitiveness, and to have a positive impact on neighbourhood renewal. Preference will be given to businesses creating new jobs.
Grant assistance may be offered for the following:
• Marketing;
• Equipment Purchase;
• Improvement to property which enhances efficiency or security;
• IT Developments;
• Product Development;
• Financial Management & Planning;
• Environmental Improvements;
• Customers Services;
• Human Resources.
• Grants cannot be used for fulfilling any statutory obligations, working capital, building maintenance.
The areas that are eligible for grant assistance are: Wakefield Central, Knottingley, Wakefield East, Normanton & Sharlston, Wakefield North, Pontefract North, Castleford Ferry Fryston, South Elmsall, Castleford Glasshougton, South Kirkby, Castleford Whitby, Hemsworth, Featherstone.
The grant will be up to 50% of the eligible costs, with a maximum grant level of £15,000. The level of the grant will be negotiated with a case officer, who may in exceptional circumstances increase the maximum grant level, but not the maximum percentage level.
More Info: First Wakefield
hemsworth coalfield partnership business support scheme
Businesses within Hemsworth Coalfield Partnership area in West Yorkshire can apply for £2,000 for:
• Training and recruitment initiatives for residents;
• Marketing and promotional activities particularly web-site and internet projects;
• New start and infancy businesses.
• Business costs including purchasing and installing essential equipment, advertising and stationery etc are eligible.
More info: Business Link West Yorkshire
regeneration of aire valley
Up to £10,000. This scheme aims to revitalise the Aire Valley, which extends from the Royal Armouries eastwards towards the M1-A1 Link. A Business Development Grant of up to £10,000 is available towards the costs of plant, equipment and property works to assist business growth.
More info: Leeds City Council
halifax means business
Businesses with up to 10 employees, in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The Halifax Means Business scheme offers grants for:
• Start-up Grant - average £3,500 matched pound for pound by the client. For people looking to start a new business within the town centre.
• Business Award - for existing businesses within the town centre, that wish to expand, diversify, take on new staff etc. 50% of costs is available in grant, to a maximum of £3,500. The money must not be used for any property refurbishments etc.
• Re-location Grant - average £2,000 for existing businesses looking to locate within the town centre from elsewhere, for refurbishment, relocation, job creation etc.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire
business grant
£2,000 grant for business start up, and business development for businesses in North Halifax, West Yorkshire.
The North Halifax Business Start Up Grant is aimed at helping people who live in North Halifax to start a new Business. The maximum amount of grant is £2,000 and is related to the number of jobs created. The grant will be paid in two parts, a lump sum and a monthly allowance payable in advance. The grant can be used for any business related expenditure as identified in the business plan.
The grant is also payable to non North Halifax residents wishing to start a business based in North Halifax but at a reduced rate of 50%.
Also, a grant of up to £2000 is available to existing businesses in the North Halifax Single Regeneration Budget area. The grant can be used for any legitimate business expenditure as identified in the business plan, but must be related to job creation.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire
calderdale business trust
Loans (maximum £5,000) for business development. For businesses in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. Loans up to a maximum of £5,000 for start up or existing businesses. Interest is charged at 3% fixed p/a and maximum term is five years (a management fee will be charged). A business plan and cash flow forecast are required for application. In the case of existing businesses, trading figures are required.
The eligibility criteria are:
• Applicant businesses must be based in the Calderdale area, and be either small or medium sized;
• The business can be of any sector, preference will be given to those with potential for job creation;
• Any legitimate business purpose including working capital, equipment, marketing and IT issues etc;
• Applicants must have a clean credit history.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire New Deal for the Communities
Support for business development. 15% of eligible costs, to a maximum of £15,000 for businesses in West Bowling, Park Lane, & Marshfield areas of Bradford, West Yorkshire.
business development grants - of up to 15% of eligible costs (to a maximum of £15,000) is available to encourage forward investments plans which have potential to create significant jobs. Most manufacturing, service and retail businesses may qualify.
Grant awards may be available for:
• Property Improvements e.g. internal/external refurbishment;
• Developing new products;
• Access and service improvements;
• Provision of new or refurbished industrial space;
• Cost associated with forming a new business and meeting initial set up costs. e.g. professional fees, initial printing/stationery etc.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire
manninghan & girlington business awards scheme
Businesses in Manningham and Girlington areas of West Yorkshire can apply for various grants.
The Business Awards Scheme is designed to encourage local businesses based within Manningham and Girlington, to invest and develop projects that will result in the creation of new jobs for local residents. Priority will be given to those projects that result in significant new jobs for local residents.
Grant assistance is available to qualifying businesses for eligible expenditure within the following areas:
• Business Property Improvements: Assistance with business property improvements for provision of new or refurbished industrial space, access and security improvements. The grant available will be 15% of costs, to a maximum of £20,000.
• Business Start-Up: Assistance towards the eligible set up costs for a new business. The grant available will be 20% of eligible costs, to a maximum of £1,000.
• Financial Management: Financial Management expertise to improve business performance. The grant contribution is 50% of costs, to a maximum of £500.
• Information Technology/Training: Purchase of necessary IT equipment/Software/Training required for a new employee. The grant contribution is 50% of costs, to a maximum of £1,000.
• Marketing and Promotion: Printing Brochures/Leaflets to improve Marketing and Promotion. Also, the implementation of Quality Management Systems projects leading to external accreditation which will improve the marketing and promotion of the business. The grant contribution is 50% of costs, to a maximum of £1,000.
• E-Commerce/Internet: Development of Websites and E-Commerce strategy to improve business performance. The grant contribution is 50% of costs, to a maximum of £500.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire
aire valley business start-up grant
Up to £3,000 financial help for business start-up costs.
To assist with the costs of setting up a new business, including community enterprises. The grant package for Aire Valley is available to businesses that employ less than 250 staff, have a turnover of less that €40m (about £25m) and who trade with other businesses (retail and personal services businesses are excluded).
More Info: Aire Valley Leeds
calderdale business trust
Maximum £5,000 loan. Loans up to a maximum of £5,000 for start up or existing businesses. Interest is charged at 3% fixed p/a and maximum term is five years (a management fee will be charged). A business plan and cash flow forecast are required for application. In the case of existing businesses, trading figures are required.
The eligibility criteria are:
• Applicant businesses must be based in the Calderdale area, and be either small or medium sized;
• The business can be of any sector, preference will be given to those with potential for job creation;
• Any legitimate business purpose including working capital, equipment, marketing and IT issues etc;
• Applicants must have a clean credit history.
More Info Business Link – West Yorkshire
business grant
Grant for business start up, and business development up to £2000 for residents of North Halifax who wish to start a business.
The North Halifax Business Start Up Grant is aimed at helping people who live in North Halifax to start a new Business. The maximum amount of grant is £2,000 and is related to the number of jobs created. The grant will be paid in two parts, a lump sum and a monthly allowance payable in advance. The grant can be used for any business related expenditure as identified in the business plan.
The grant is also payable to non North Halifax residents wishing to start a business based in North Halifax but at a reduced rate of 50%.
Also, a grant of up to £2,000 is available to existing businesses in the North Halifax Single Regeneration Budget area. The grant can be used for any legitimate business expenditure as identified in the business plan, but must be related to job creation.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire
start-up grant
New business start up in Leeds can apply for 50% of costs to a maximum of £2,000.
This grant is designed to encourage new businesses and so create new employment opportunities for unemployed Leeds residents. The grant is limited to up to 50% of start up costs subject to a maximum of £2,000.
The grant can be used for:
Items of equipment, machinery and tools;
• Telephone installation;
• Marketing;
• Professional fees;
• Security of premises;
• Alterations to property;
• Building contents insurance;
• Vital skills training.
The grant may not be used for stock, the purchase of property or vehicles, or rent, rates or deposits.
More Info: Leeds Development Agency
regeneration of aire valley IT training
A Technology Training Grant of up to £1,500, is available towards the costs of training staff in the use of Information Communication Technologies and other forms of new technology.
More Info: Leeds City Council
new deal for the communities
Max £1,000 grant support for training costs (50% of costs) for businesses in West Bowling, Park Lane, & Marshfield areas of Bradford, West Yorkshire.
A discretionary training grant of up to £1,000 towards the cost of training. A 50% contribution is expected from the client. You should be an owner/manager operating in a business in the New Deal Area.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire
manninghan & girlington business awards scheme
Support for IT training cost of purchase equipment etc. For businesses in Manningham and Girlington areas of West Yorkshire. 50% of costs to a maximum of £1,000.
The Business Awards Scheme is designed to encourage local businesses based within Manningham and Girlington, to invest and develop projects that will result in the creation of new jobs for local residents. Priority will be given to those projects that result in significant new jobs for local residents.
Grant assistance is available to qualifying businesses for eligible expenditure relating to Information Technology training. Eligible costs include the purchase of necessary IT equipment/Software/Training required for a new employee. The grant contribution is 50% of costs, to a maximum of £1,000.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire
aire valley environment grant
Up to £3,000 financial help towards landscaping costs.
Up to 50% towards costs of external landscaping/ environmental improvement works, particularly boundary treatment and prominent frontages. The grant package for Aire Valley is available to businesses that employ less than 250 staff, have a turnover of less that €40m (about £25m) and who trade with other businesses (retail and personal services businesses are excluded).
More Info: Aire Valley Leeds
action halifax – winning with waste
Up to £4,000 capital grants for environmental and waste control project for businesses in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
This scheme has two main strands:
• Environmental business support; where advice and support is given for environmental improvements. This support can be given by way of grants (through a capital grants scheme which can fund environmental initiatives such as energy efficient lighting, improved boilers, water minimization etc.) as well as via newsletters and seminars.
• Enhancing and expanding present recycling schemes such as the cardboard collection service and carpet tile recycling operation. In expanding these schemes we are looking to increase the training opportunities and jobs offered to people with different abilities.
The Winning with Waste grant scheme offers capital grants of up to £4,000. Projects may include:
• Energy conservation;
• Waste reduction;
• Noise reduction;
• Recycling initiatives;
• Water conservation;
• Pollution prevention.
More Info Green Business Network
aire valley marketing grant - Up to £2,000. Up to 50% towards marketing costs e.g. trade exhibitions, promotional literature, web-Valley is available to businesses that employ less than 250 staff, have a turnover of less that €40m (about £25m) and who trade with other businesses (retail and personal services businesses are excluded).
More Info: Aire Valley Leeds
marketing grants
Various grant support for marketing costs. For businesses in Leeds, working in the manufacturing, manufacturing related services, media, and wholesale or distribution sectors.
Marketing Grants are designed to help small businesses based in Leeds to expand into new markets. The grants available are:
exhibition grant
Grants of up to £1,000 are available towards exhibiting at trade shows in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and up to £2,000 towards exhibiting at overseas exhibitions. The Grant covers up to 50% of costs and may be used towards the following:
• Stand space;
• Accommodation;
• Travel costs;
• Transportation of exhibition display boards, materials and products.
promotional literature grant
Grants of up to 50% of the design and print costs of producing a new promotional brochure, to a maximum of £1,000.
website grant
Grants of up to 50% of external design and training costs associated with the development of a new website are available, up to a maximum of £1,000.
translation grant - Grants of up to £500 are available to support the translation costs of new marketing/product literature into foreign languages. Grant support is designed to assist companies in developing new overseas markets.
More Info: Leeds Development Agency
manninghan & girlington business awards scheme
50% of costs, to a maximum of £1,000 to support for business marketing development.
The Business Awards Scheme is designed to encourage local businesses based within Manningham and Girlington, to invest and develop projects that will result in the creation of new jobs for local residents. Priority will be given to those projects that result in significant new jobs for local residents.
Grant assistance is available to qualifying businesses for eligible expenditure for Marketing and Promotion. Eligible costs include printing Brochures/Leaflets to improve Marketing and Promotion, and also the implementation of Quality Management Systems projects leading to external accreditation, which will improve the marketing and promotion of the business. The grant contribution is 50% of costs, to a maximum of £1,000.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire
e-business grants
Grant support to encourage e-business development. Up to 50% of costs up to a maximum of £3,000.
E-Business Grants are designed to help small businesses based in the Leeds Objective 2 Area improve their competitiveness and trade on-line through the introduction of e-commerce facilities in to their business operations.
Grants of up to 50% of design costs of developing or improving of a website, which will incorporate e-commerce facilities, are available up to a maximum of £3,000. The target market is businesses within their first three years of trading (including new starts) with the potential to achieve a turnover of £1 million by years four/five. For businesses that have been trading more than three years the maximum grant available is £2,000.
More Info: Leeds Development Agency
marketing grants
Grant support for website development available for businesses in Leeds, working in the manufacturing, manufacturing related services, media, wholesale or distribution sectors. 50% of costs to a maximum of £1,000.
Marketing Grants are designed to help small businesses based in Leeds to expand into new markets. Within this scheme, grants available are available for the external design and training costs associated with the development of a new website. Grant support of 50% of costs, to a maximum of £1,000 is available.
More Info: Leeds Development Agency
manninghan & girlington business awards scheme
Support for E-Business development in Manningham and Girlington areas of West Yorkshire. 50% of costs, to a maximum of £500.
The Business Awards Scheme is designed to encourage local businesses based within Manningham and Girlington, to invest and develop projects that will result in the creation of new jobs for local residents. Priority will be given to those projects that result in significant new jobs for local residents.
Grant assistance is available to qualifying businesses for eligible expenditure on the development of websites and an E-Commerce strategy to improve business performance. The grant contribution is 50% of costs, to a maximum of £500.
More Info: Business Link – West Yorkshire |
