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Sunderland Business Support Fund

Grants are available to support projects costing between £3,000 and £6,000 (excluding VAT). The Business Support Fund can cover up to 40% of eligible business spend.

About this funding

Who’s it for The scheme is open to trading businesses and social enterprises. Businesses must be planning to grow with a particular focus on applications demonstrating job creation and safeguarding of existing jobs. What you can get - Grants between £3,000 and £6,000 covering up to 40% of eligible business spend. Types of projects supported - Marketing Strategy - Web Design / Development - Video and Animation - Social Media - Management Systems - Product Development - Process Improvement - Quality Management - Succession Planning - Business Growth Planning - Financial Restructuring - Change Management Organiser Delivered by NBSL and funded by North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.

Who can apply

The scheme is open to trading businesses and social enterprises. Businesses must be planning to grow with a particular focus on applications demonstrating job creation and safeguarding of existing jobs. Employee size stated on GOV.UK: 0 to 9 employees; 10 to 249 employees; 250 to 500 employees; more than 500 employees. Business stage stated on GOV.UK: start-ups (1 to 2 years trading); established businesses.

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