Business support grants
Our grant schemes support start up business and companies already trading or investing in the county borough.
Each grant scheme has specific eligibility criteria. Applicants should refer to the particular grant scheme guidance before applying.
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Business Start-up Fund - Open
This is a flexible grant scheme delivered through a partnership with UK Steel Enterprise and Bridgend County Borough Council. It provides financial assistance to new or existing micro-businesses that are located, or are planning to locate, in Bridgend County Borough.
Please note: Funds are currently fully allocated; however, if you wish to apply, your application will be placed in a pipeline list should further funds become available.
Business Development Grant
The Business Development Grant will support Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bridgend County Borough to diversify, decarbonise and grow which will contribute to creating a vibrant and strong local economy.
Areas covered:
Whole county borough
Grant Rate:
Provides 50% of eligible capital projects costs. The minimum grant is £5,000 and the maximum grant available is £25,000 (excluding VAT). So, the maximum project cost is £50,000 (excluding VAT).
There are specific outputs and outcomes which need to be delivered by UKSPF projects and these outputs and outcomes will be monitored and reported.
The Business Development Grant and Business Feasibility Grant are funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Strategic Regeneration Grants
Our current grants support commercial property improvements that will regenerate and improve town centres (Bridgend, Porthcawl and Maesteg) and the district centres and local service centres in the valleys of the Llynfi, Garw and Ogmore.