Business Grants

Rural Development Programme for England. Money available for rural projects. SEEDA are still looking for new expressions of interest particularly in the areas of;

• adding value to primary produce and processing of food
• renewable energy
• forestry
• farm diversification
• collaboration in the development of new products and markets that involves businesses from across supply chains i.e. farmers, processors, retailers working together.

  Please contact Helen Dallas on 01483 484200 if you wish to discuss your ideas, or log onto www.seeda.co.uk/rdpe
  You might also be eligible for LEADER funding if you are a rural business that meet RDPE and local criteria.

Want to know what funding streams are available to you? Have a look at the websites below.

• Green Grants Machine can give advice about grants to make environmentally firnedly changes to your business
• Business Link can give further advice on grants and funding
• eHampshire - offer grants to get your business started with broadband
• J4B Grants - search for Government funding for businesses
• Princes Trust - give grants for education and training especially
• Pro Funding - useful for social enterprises or cultural businesses
• Southern Area Euro Information Centre - will conduct comprehensive searches for funding for your business
• University of Winchester offer funding for starting up in business