Rural Enterprise Grant applications

Friday, 2 August 2024 10:08

Businesses in Rutland are still able to apply for help with their capital costs as Rutland County Council is working through applications

for the new Rutland Rural Enterprise Grant and new initiative funded by the Rural England Prosperity Fund. £200,000 has been allocated to the county. The applications need to be for capital costs and the grant will fund up to half of the total cost of projects. Those businesses applying must demonstrate how they will grow their business and or lead to job creation, innovation, improving the local environment or the community.

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