Grant funding is available to support and develop enterprises and provide a boost to employment and the local economy.
Whether you are looking to start or grow a business, there are a diverse range of local, national and international funding schemes. The type of funding, the eligibility criteria and the amount you may be able to receive are different from scheme to scheme.
Our business support team are here to help, we can:
- Talk you through potential funding and incentives
- Identify the opportunities available to you now and in the future
- Support you in the development of your funding case
- Assist you with your applications for grant funding, loans, equity or consultancy support
Please see below for a brief description of the grants we offer, for more information and to discuss your options and how we can help you and your business get in touch here business.support@hullcc.gov.uk.
Growing Places Fund – Business Growth Capital Investment Programme
The Growing Places Fund investment programme team under the HEY Business, Growth & Skills Hub, (formerly the HEY LEP) are delighted and passionate about supporting businesses from a wide range of sectors, who underpin a vibrant local economy in both Hull & East Yorkshire, and are looking for grants and/or loans for capital expenditure. Grants of between £5,000 and £250,000 and/or loans of between £75,000 and typically up to £250,000 are available to eligible organisations, to invest in the things you need to help grow.
Businesses applying will need to demonstrate profitability, that the project is viable and ready to go.
If you’re an established business in Hull and East Yorkshire considering a capital investment to drive growth and boost productivity, the Growing Places Fund Capital Investment Programme is an excellent opportunity for you.
For more information click here
MC4C
The Making Changes for Careers, (MC4C) programme is dedicated to supporting enterprising young people between the ages of 16 and 29 and living in the Hull and the East Riding area, that are looking to start their own business.
Test Market Grants For Young Entrepreneurs
The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business team delivers youth entrepreneurship programmes which support young people aged 16-29 who want to run their own business.
Working with the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, they can support aspiring young entrepreneurs with business training, test market grants (to support test trading in their first year or a new business idea), and mentoring.
Electric Vehicle Charging
Supporting the installation of EV infrastructure and charging points in the workplace.
