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Find out how we can help small and medium sized businesses in the Scarborough area to grow.
We are not currently accepting applications for this grant scheme.
The Scarborough business development grant scheme has been established to encourage the formation of new enterprises and stimulate the growth of established small and medium sized businesses in the Scarborough, Whitby and Filey area:
The business development grant scheme is split in two parts:
You may only apply for grant aid under either the business startup grant or the business expansion grant.
The grants are entirely discretionary, and the emphasis is on businesses to illustrate the grant is needed. You will need to demonstrate that your project would not go ahead without the grant support.
This scheme is targeted at new startups and businesses less than 18 months old. The grant is available to new businesses who can demonstrate contribution to the priorities and objectives of the council and its strategies. Businesses must demonstrate a need for the grant and provide a business plan with a financial forecast outturn.
Applications can be made for assistance towards the following costs:
Grant is awarded at 50% of eligible expenditure up to a maximum of £1,000 to any one concern in any one financial year. However, applicants should note that the maximum will be given only for an exceptional project.
This scheme is aimed at assisting both existing small and medium businesses in the Scarborough, Whitby and Filey area who may be looking to strengthen their market position or expand into new markets, and new small businesses attracted into the area.
Applicant businesses must be in a profitable position and be able to demonstrate how the business intends to grow over the next two years as well as identifying their contribution to the priorities and objectives of the council.
This grant is based on a specific need having been identified through the development of a Business Plan and evidence of job creation. Examples of areas of eligible expenditure could be:
Grant is awarded at 50% of total eligible expenditure up to a maximum of £5,000 to any one concern in any one financial year. However, applicants should note that the maximum will be given only for an exceptional project.
The council has a number of key policies and strategies which inform the priorities of the council. Applicants to the business development grant scheme need to demonstrate they meet one or more of the following objectives;
We strongly advise all applicants seek independent business advice before making an application. There are a number of organisations within the Scarborough, Whitby and Filey area that can provide this service.
We will not accept applications without the required supporting information as detailed in Sections E - background information and F - financial information on the application form.