Harborough’s Small Businesses To Benefit From £50k Of Government Cash
Written by HFM News on 4th January 2023
Small businesses across Harborough are being invited to apply for a share of £50,000 of government funding to help them prosper and grow.
Grants are being made available to help them ‘Go Green,’ ‘Go Digital’ and ‘Go Innovate’.
Harborough District Council is administering the scheme, with up to £2,000 available to eligible firms.
The initiative follows a similar government-backed scheme last year, which benefited a number of businesses.
Cllr Phil King, Leader of the District Council, told HFM he expects a similar result this time:
Market Harborough Town Centre Pic: Andy Carpenter
The grants are spread across the three themes used last year:
Go Green – to help businesses to reduce their carbon footprints, increase energy efficiency and reduce fixed costs. (Examples last year included: funding for a new electric van for Green Shoots zero emission delivery service, and new air source heat pumps and chillers for Langton Brewery)
Go Digital – to support digital technology solutions which improve business performance and encourage wider/ online access to customers. (Examples last year included: funding to Environmental Energies Ltd for the purchase of a database to help them tendering for new contracts, and Magfiliana Ltd. for a new sublimation printer for the design and production of high-quality ties, pocket squares, and bow ties).
Go Innovate – Support for new products or methods within your business to help improve efficiencies and create business growth. (Examples last year included: funding to Leicestershire Craft Centre for the purchase of a new glass kiln to allow them to produce their own glass art and develop our craft courses.)
The grant applications will close on Tuesday 31 January 2023, however grants will be allocated on a first come first served basis for those who meet the criteria, as a result the grant may well close before the deadline.
For details on how and where to apply visit the Council’s grants page: www.harborough.gov.uk/ukspf-grant
