Let’s Get Started and Let’s Grow Grants (Cannock Chase)
January 29, 2024
Cannock Chase businesses can apply for two different grant schemes to expand and create jobs.
The Let’s Get Started grant scheme is available for companies who have been trading for six months or less.
Grants of up to £1,500 are available and are match funded by 50% to help individuals that have an idea for a sustainable business which over time has the potential to develop and create jobs.
The grants are open to Cannock Chase residents that will be setting up or have recently set up a business in the district.
Applicants must have a credible business plan to be able to apply for this funding.
For more information please contact the Economic Development Team on 01543 464267.
Meanwhile, businesses that have been trading longer than six months may be able to apply for up to £5,000 to expand their business and take on new staff using the Let’s Grow Grant.
The Let’s Grow Grant is 50% match funded and can help businesses purchase capital equipment including (but not limited to): office furniture, electrical equipment, machinery or vehicles.
The business must be paying business rates (or will be) to the Cannock Chase District, trading for at least six months, be in an eligible sector and have not committed to the expenditure already.*
For more information please contact the Economic Development Team on 01543 464267.
* Note there are further eligibility criteria.
For more information on funding for the Cannock Chase area, click here: https://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/business/economic-development/open-business-business-support/sources-finance
