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small business development grant
Small businesses in Bridgend borough, in the manufacturing industry or services to manufacturing industry can apply for 35% of costs, up to a maximum of £5,000.
The purpose of the Development Grant is to help small business start-ups and expansions. Grants of up to £5,000 per business can be considered towards the cost of non-mobile capital equipment. It is aimed at manufacturing businesses and services to manufacturing although other services, which have the capacity to add value to the local economy, may be considered. It is not available to the retail sector and services operating within a purely local market. To qualify, a project must be viable and either create or safeguard jobs. Each application must be submitted with a business plan.
More Info: Bridgend County Council
commercial improvement area scheme
Businesses within the designated areas in Bridgend County Borough - 50% of costs to a maximum of £15,000.
Businesses within designated areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards the costs of the extension or improvement of their buildings.
The incentive areas are Maesteg, Nantyffyllon, Caerau, Pontycymmer, Blaengarw, Ogmore Vale, Nantymoel, Kenfig Hill and Aberkenfig.
More Info: Bridgend County Council
commercial improvement area scheme building improvement grants
Businesses within the designated areas in Bridgend County Borough. 50% of costs to a maximum of £15,000.
Bridgend County Borough Council has designated a number of areas in the Borough as commercial improvement areas. Businesses within these areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards the costs of the extension or improvement of their buildings.
The incentive areas are Maesteg, Nantyffyllon, Caerau, Pontycymmer, Blaengarw, Ogmore Vale, Nantymoel, Kenfig Hill and Aberkenfig.
More Info: Bridgend County Council
industrial premises grant
To help with the cost of buildings improvement.
Businesses in the manufacturing and services to manufacturing industries, based in Bridgend County Borough - 35% of costs to a maximum of £25,000.
The Industrial Premises Grant assists eligible SMEs within Bridgend County Borough towards the costs of the extension or improvement of their buildings/premises.
More Info: Bridgend County Council
industrial improvement area scheme
Building improvement grants for businesses in certain areas of Bridgend County Borough. 35% of costs, to a maximum of £25,000.
Bridgend County Borough Council has designated a number of areas in the County Borough industrial improvement areas. Businesses within these areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards the costs of the extension or improvement of their buildings/ premises.
The incentive areas are Brackla / Litchard and Village Farm Industrial Estates.
More Info: Bridgend County Council
community business grants
Community business initiatives in the County Borough of Bridgend can get 50% of approved costs.
Community Business Grants provide financial support for new Community Business Initiatives. Financial Assistance is available for: Feasibility Studies; to contribute to the cost of undertaking a feasibility study into a particular business proposal; Business Plans; to contribute to the cost of developing a comprehensive business plan; Company Registration / Training of Board of Directors; to fund the registration of the community business as a company limited by guarantee and to train the volunteer board of directors; Capital Investment; to contribute towards the cost of capital investment.
More info: Bridgend County Council
financial support for business
Discretionary grants to support local businesses in Caerphilly County Borough.
The project provides small grants for local entrepreneurs and indigenous SMEs at key stages of their formation and growth. Support will be targeted at businesses with the ability to succeed and grow and where good quality employment opportunities will be created or safeguarded. All grants are discretionary and eligibility criteria include the need for a grant, and the creation or safeguarding of jobs.
More Info: Caerphilly County Borough Council
commercial and industrial improvement grants
Grant support to develop retail businesses in Gwynedd - 50% of costs to a maximum of £10,000.
This scheme helps new and existing retailers, which are excluded from other business support packages. The aim of the scheme is to increase the competitiveness and growth of local businesses and to stimulate economic regeneration within urban and rural town community centres.
Types of Assistance:
• Capital grants of up to 50% (to a maximum of £10,000) of eligible costs to adapt and refurbish the interior and exterior of retail properties;
• Capital grants of up to 50% (to a maximum of £5,000) of eligible costs towards purchasing new fixed capital equipment for the development of the business. Individual items must be valued at over £100 to be considered for assistance;
Grant of up to 50% (to a maximum of £5,000) of eligible costs to provide the use of Information and Communications Technology.
More Info: Gwynedd Council
web development grant
Companies in manufacturing or manufacturing related services in Caerphilly County Borough can get 50 % of costs, to a maximum £1,000.
This grant helps businesses to establish a presence on the internet. Grant assistance can be up to 50% of eligible costs (to a maximum of £1,000). Eligible costs include the employment of a consultant/web design agency to develop a website, domain name registration, and web hosting.
More Info: Caerphilly County Borough Council
web development grant
50% of costs to a maximum of £2,000
The Web Development Grant helps businesses to establish an e-Commerce presence on the internet. Grant assistance is discretionary and can be up to 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of £2,000. Eligible costs include the employment of a consultant/web design agency to develop a website.
The grant is available to companies in manufacturing or manufacturing related services in Caerphilly County Borough.
More Info: Caerphilly County Council
business planning grant
Grant to help with preparing a business plan for small and medium sized businesses in Caerphilly County Borough - 50% of eligible expenditure, to a maximum of £2,500.
Business Planning Grants provide financial support towards the preparation of a business plan. The objective is to maximise financial support from both private and public sector sources, in particular the National Assembly for Wales through Regional Selective Assistance. The grant is mainly for inward investment projects, although consideration will be given to indigenous companies undertaking expansion projects.
The grant is available to manufacturing industry and service industries relating to manufacturing in Caerphilly County Borough.
More Info: Caerphilly County Council
capital grants scheme
All businesses in Cardiff can apply for 25% of costs, up to a maximum of £5,000.
Assistance is available to both new and existing businesses towards the cost of purchasing plant and equipment or to carry out minor building adaptations. Grants of up to 25% of eligible expenditure can be made available to a maximum of £5,000.
The grant is available to businesses based in Cardiff. All financial aid is discretionary. In all cases, a fully documented application is required which will involve discussion with a representative of the department.
More Info: Cardiff County Council
loan fund
Up to £10,000 for business support.
The Cardiff County Council Loan Fund is managed by Business in Focus. Loans of up to £10,000 may be made available to start-ups and existing local businesses, depending upon the needs of the project.
More Info: Cardiff County council
technology grant
Discretionary financial support for technology related projects for businesses in Cardiff.
Equity, loan or grant finance may be made available in top-up or syndicate format toward projects commercially exploiting innovative and viable technology for UK and overseas markets, at any stage of the development process, start-up or expansion phases of a company.
More Info: Cardiff County Council
marketing grant businesses in cardiff
Up to 50 % of costs.
Grants of up to 50% may be made available to businesses to help with costs incurred in producing a Marketing Plan or Strategy, to promote new products and services. In some circumstances additional funding may also be available towards the implementing the Plan.
More Info: Cardiff County Council
capital grants scheme
Grant support for purchasing and improving fixed assets for businesses in Cardiff - 25% of costs, up to a maximum of £5,000.
Assistance is available to both new and existing businesses towards the cost of purchasing plant and equipment or to carry out minor building adaptations. Grants of up to 25% of eligible expenditure can be made available to a maximum of £5,000.
The grant is available to businesses based in Cardiff. All financial aid is discretionary. In all cases, a fully documented application is required which will involve discussion with a representative of the department.
More Info: Cardiff County Council
business promotion grant for businesses in carmarthenshire
Up to £5,000.
The aim of the grant is to raise the profile of products and services offered by businesses in Carmarthenshire. Financial assistance is available for the production of high quality marketing products, which will contribute to the growth of businesses within the county.
More Info: Carmarthenshire County Council
promotion of community businesses in carmarthenshire
Maximum £5,000.
The aim of this project is to improve the rural economy in Carmarthenshire by encouraging the development of community businesses and providing employment opportunities. Support will be given in the form of capital grants as well as the provision of business advice and information. It is expected that this project will create 1 job directly, 32 jobs indirectly and safeguard 60 posts. It is also expected that 39 new community businesses will be created in rural areas.
More Info: Carmarthenshire County Council
new business promotional support grant
Grant support for producing marketing products. Small businesses (less than 25 employees) located within the area can apply for 50% of costs up to a maximum of £1,000.
The aim of the grant is to raise the profile of products and services offered by new businesses in Carmarthenshire. Financial assistance is available for the production of high quality marketing products, which will contribute to the growth of businesses within the County.
The following marketing techniques are eligible for grant assistance:
• Literature / Brochures;
• Livery / Vehicle Sign Writing;
• Point of Sale Promotion;
• Exhibitions / Displays / Graphics;
• Improved Product Packaging;
• Software - CD-ROM, etc.
The scheme offers 50% grant aid for projects with a minimum cost of £250, with grant awards ranging from £125 up to a maximum of £1,000. Sole Traders, partnerships and limited companies that can fulfil the following conditions are eligible to apply:
• A business in their first five years of trading located within Carmarthenshire;
• A business which employs no more than 25 employees;
• A business which has developed a marketing strategy via Business Connect;
• The applicant in making a bid for grant aid must comply with the European Commission rules as to state aids;
The following marketing techniques are not eligible for grant assistance:
• Direct Advertising fees e.g. newspaper advertising space, TV / Radio airtime;
• Items not directly related to the promotion of the business;
• Website production.
More Info: Carmarthenshire council |
