LEADER Rural Business Grants
The LEADER programme is currently offering capital grants for rural businesses (micro – small) and organisations to support business growth and increases in productivity. Funding can be used to support projects linked to; increasing farm productivity, farm diversification, boosting tourism, developing food and drink enterprises, providing rural services, increasing forestry productivity and providing culture & heritage activities. LEADER grants are typically for 40% of eligible capital costs and range from £2,500 to £100,000. Projects should aim to deliver at least one of the following outputs: job creation ; increased turnover; introduction of new processes or techniques ; improved services or additional visitor numbers. Applications can be made up to Autumn 2018. Further details and case studies can be found by visiting the Suffolk County Council website or emailing: fundingenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact:
Jim Brown
External Funding Specialist
Business Development
Suffolk County Council
Constantine House
5 Constantine Road
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2DH
Tel: mob 0780 959 4530
Email: jim.brown@suffolk.gov.uk
Web: www.suffolk.gov.uk
Web: www.suffolkmilitarycovenant.org.uk