Information regularly updated about local funding pots.
Remember, some grants might have specific eligibility criteria and application requirements. Carefully review the details before applying to ensure your business fits the program.
Funding and Grants
- North East Business Support Fund (NEBSF): This popular program offers straightforward grant funding (up to £10,000) for North East businesses in various areas, including website development, product development, and financial management. It’s accessible and quick, with online applications and approval within 10 days.
https://nebsf.co.uk/ - North East Fund: This investment fund caters to SMEs in Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham, providing £10,000 – £2 million for business growth and development in most sectors.
https://www.northeastfund.org/ - GOV.UK Grants Search: Utilise the UK government’s grant search tool to filter by location (North East England), category (business), and size (e.g., SME). This comprehensive database covers various funding schemes from different government departments.
https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/ - Finance and Support for your Business: On the GOV.UK website, explore this page for business funding and support options across the UK, including some specific to the North East and neighbouring regions.
https://www.gov.uk/browse/business/finance-support - Durham Business Growth: The Durham Business Growth and Productivity Programme is a comprehensive initiative designed to elevate productivity and foster growth within businesses located in County Durham.
https://www.durhambusinessgrowth.co.uk/
Sector-Specific
- Innovation SuperNetwork Grant: Focusing on innovation, this program from the European Regional Development Fund offers grants up to £50,000 for SMEs in the North East LEP area to develop new products, services, or processes. https://theadvisorygroup.co.uk/8-grants-available-in-the-north-east-for-smes-in-2022/
- Newcastle Culture Investment Fund: available to charities and community organisations in Newcastle who want to engage residents to participate in creative activities.
https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/funding-available-to-newcastle-based-organisations-engaging-residents-in-culture/
Area-Specific
- The Community Partnership Fund – Outer West and North Newcastle.
https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/citylife-news/community/ps135-million-fund-opens-newcastle-community-projects - North of Tyne Small Grant Programme.
https://rocketsciencelab.co.uk/2023/09/ntca-small-grant-programme-2023-25/ - Small Grant Fund – North Tyneside.
https://voda.org.uk/ukspf/ - UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in Sunderland.
https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/UKSPF
Additional Notes
It’s worth speaking to organisations such as North East Chamber of Commerce, North East Local Enterprise Partnership, or Business Improvement Districts in Newcastle, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Durham, and Teesside. They often have expertise on local funding opportunities and can offer guidance.
Many have newsletters to help you to stay informed about new funding rounds and deadlines.
If you know of any available funding please do get in touch and we will keep this fresh!
