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Grants Available In Lincolnshire
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- Workspace Refurbishment Grant
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Who can apply?
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Owner-managers/proprietors of businesses with less than 50 employees whose base is in Lincolnshire.
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Businesses must have been trading for under 36 months at the date of submitting an application.
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Business will have identified a need for capital investment in their workspace.
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The required investment will allow the business to commence trading or trade at an enhanced level, ultimately helping to ensure their long-term sustainability.
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The focus will be on supporting businesses with a fixed site and consequently a fixed asset.
The fund is for SME’s only, not landlords.
Leasehold premises must have at least 2 years of the current lease left to run.
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How much grant is payable?
Grants of between £500 and £5,000 can be awarded to applicants supported by two quotations from reputable, preferably local, trades people. Applicant’s must be able to fund a minimum of 50% of the cost of the work – net of VAT. Professional fees or cost contingencies cannot be included.
What is the application process?
Businesses need to make initial contact with Success Matrix to register their interest - Karen Bush - karen.bush@successmatrix.co.uk - 01522 574098
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ICT Innovation Portfolio (Lincolnshire Broadband Initiative)
Who can apply?
Small/Medium Enterprises (SMEs) including self employed, sole traders, partnership or freelance and community enterprises within the Objective 2 main area with:
• 1-249 employees
• annual turnover not exceeding €50 million, or an annual balance sheet not exceeding €43 million
• independent – not more than 25% owned by an enterprise that is not itself an SME
- What do the 3 products offer?
Step 1. Advice – worth up to £3,000. Free expert independent ICT advice, a minimum 2 site visits and a report to power your business forward. Followed by project management support and assistance in applying for an ICT Innovation Grant
Step 2. Grant – up to £15,000. 50% matched funding available from £2,000 - £15,000 to help fund an ICT Innovation project
Step 3. Subsidy – worth up to £2,699. All the benefits of business-enhancing Advanced Broadband for only £49 per month. The subsidy to cover the connection fee and to help with the first 12 months usage of the service
What is the application process?
Register online: www.onlincolnshire.net
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