There are a number of grants, loans and funding streams available to businesses at every stage of development, from start-ups to those established businesses looking to grow.
Business East Sussex
Business East Sussex is your first stop for business support, help and advice available on start up, growing your business and grants available.
East Sussex Invest 8 – Business Growth Funding
Funding from East Sussex County Council and the Regional Growth Fund which looks to support the local economy and create jobs. Locate East Sussex deliver the fund in partnership with ESCC. The fund offers grants and loans for capital investment to stimulate business growth and job creation.
Locate East Sussex
LES operate the County’s inward investment service which includes help to access funding, grants and loans, professional advice and help to find new premises. The team can give free and impartial advise on a vast array of business grants or loans in East Sussex.
EDEAL – business advice and training agency
EDEAL provides free, confidential and impartial business advice and counselling for established businesses. Including free access to 121 business start-up workshops, social media training and networking. This service is part funded by Wealden District Council.
Let’s Do Business Finance
The Let’s Do business finance group provide business loans for start-ups and for established businesses looking to grow. They also offer a brokerage service to source alternative funding solutions.
Stalled Sites Funding
This one off capital fund is open to applications which will be considered quarterly. The remaining funds total £600,000 and once these are exhausted the fund will close.
Business Newsletter
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East Sussex County Council also produce a monthly newsletter which includes funding opportunities for businesses and charities. To sign up visit the East Sussex Funding News website.