GRANTS AND FUNDING
Help to boost your business Telford & Wrekin Council has now opened up applications for a range of initiatives which aim to support existing high street businesses and those looking to start up a brand new enterprise on the high street in Dawley, Ironbridge, Oakengates, Madeley, Newport and Wellington.
£4.8m invested in our high streets so they’re once again great places to meet, shop and do business.
Digital Grant The digital grant is available to all
Financial support is available to existing high street businesses who are looking to improve the look of their shop through a property façade improvements project or enhance their offer digitally or environmentally. ‘Trial start up grants’ and ‘Start up business grants’ are also available for individuals wanting to take their first steps into self-employment on the high street without taking on large risks.
existing high street businesses to equip themselves so they can trade effectively in the digital arena. Digital grants could pay for equipment to support online sales, automated payment systems, or could support business marketing. The grant range is £250 up to a maximum grant of £1,000.*
Start Up Trial Grant The start up trial grant provides a low risk opportunity for local entrepreneurs to trial their high street business idea as a pop up shop – either in an empty unit or local market. Full business support is available to help you get things off the ground. The grant range is £500 to a maximum of £2,500.*
Eco Grant The eco grant is available to all existing high street businesses to support sustainable projects
High Street Start Up Grant The high street start up grant provides viability gap funding to businesses looking to open in a currently empty retail unit. The aim of the grant is to bring empty retail premises back into use. The grant range available is £2,500 to a maximum of £10,000.*
and adopt a ‘greener’ approach. Eco grants could support the replacement of plastic packaging, investment in green gadgets or improve other sustainability aspects of the high street business. Maximum grants of up to £1,000.*
Property Façade Improvement Grant The property façade improvement grant is available to all existing high street businesses and can be used to replace fascia signboards, hanging signs and shop frontage painting. The grant range is £500 to a maximum of £2,000.*
* Terms and conditions apply.
Business support is available for all Telford and Wrekin businesses through the Telford and Wrekin Growth Hub. For more information search www.investtelford.co.uk
Find full information about the Pride in Our High Street grants and funding available at www.telford.gov.uk/prideinourhighstreet
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