Tewkesbury Borough - Rural England Prosperity Fund Business Grant Scheme
(Applications Now Closed)
Tewkesbury Borough has been identified by DEFRA as an area eligible for the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) and awarded capital funding. The Round Three grant application window is now open.
This page explains how to apply for the Rural England Prosperity Fund Business Grant Scheme, including guidance notes and an application form.
Who is eligible?
The business must be:
- Based in the eligible geographical areas of Tewkesbury Borough (this can be checked using DEFRA's Magic Maps application – please see the grant guidance document for details).
- Categorised as a micro or small business by the Government (please see the grant guidance document for definitions).
- Trading from business premises in Tewkesbury Borough
- Registered for business rates with Tewkesbury Borough Council or be an agricultural premises that is exempt from business rates
What will be funded?
Capital items or projects for business purposes. Revenue costs (e.g. running costs or promotional activities) cannot be funded under this grant scheme.
How much funding is available?
Grant Funding will be between £3,000 - £24,999.
How to apply
The grant application process for 2024/25 funding, which is being administered by GRCC, is now open and the closing date for applicants is 9am on 18th November 2024. Once you have read through the scheme guidance, please download and complete the application form linked below.
All applications should be submitted by sending your completed application form, and all supporting documents listed in the guidance document, to louisef@grcc.org.uk or by post to the GRCC offices. Applications must be received before the closing date of 9am on 18th November 2024
If you have questions or need help with your application, please contact Louise Fletcher at GRCC - email louisef@grcc.org.uk or phone 01452 528491.