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    Last update 22/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Loans for Small Businesses in East Lindsey, UK


    🔹 Introduction

    East Lindsey District Council supports local businesses through government-backed loans, Grants4Growth, and UKSPF/REPF open grant schemes, complemented by free business advice and training funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.


    🔹 Government‑Backed Loans

    Start‑Up Loans (British Business Bank)


    🔹 Local Grants & Support

    Grants4Growth (UKSPF – East Lindsey, Boston, South Holland)

    • Purpose: Capital or revenue investment like machinery, marketing, training, etc.

    • Amounts:

      • Up to £24,999 (30% of eligible costs)

      • SMEs under 5 employees: up to £2,500 (50% contribution)

    • Eligibility:

      • Trading ≥12 months

      • SME (<250 employees)

      • Registered business bank account

      • Premises located in East Lindsey

    • Program period: Through March 2025, funding allocated by December 2024 (East Lindsey District Council)

    • Apply via: 👉 Grants4Growth portal


    UKSPF Open Grants Scheme


    East Lindsey Investment Fund GRASSroots

    • Purpose: Community-led capital & revenue projects improving facilities and connections

    • Amount: Up to £24,999

    • Available through: Lincolnshire Community Foundation (next round open to Oct 2025) (lincolnshirecf.co.uk, LincolnshireWorld)


    Free UKSPF-Funded Business Training

    • Programmes: Global Gateway (export skills), digital growth, e-commerce

    • Provider: PAB Sema4 in partnership with ELDC

    • Eligibility: East Lindsey businesses, fully funded (Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce)


    🔹 How to Access Support

    1. Define your need – machinery, training, community project, heritage, export readiness

    2. Select the scheme – small-business grants, open grants, grassroots, training programs

    3. Check eligibility – see the scheme summaries above

    4. Prepare documents – trading evidence, business bank details, SME status, project plans

    5. Apply via:

      • Start‑Up Loans: GOV.UK portal

      • Grants4Growth: Grants portal

      • Open Grants: via East Lindsey Local Growth & Grant Funding form

      • GRASSroots: via LCF website

      • Training: via PAB Sema4 website

    6. Monitor deadlines – e.g., Open Grants close 30 July 2025; GRASSroots runs through Oct 2025

    7. Engage with business advisory services – access funded training and exports preparation


    🔹 Additional Tips


    🔹 Contact & Further Information

    • Start‑Up Loans: GOV.UK

    • Grants4Growth: via Grants portal ([turn0search0])

    • Open Grants (£25k–£100k): East Lindsey Local Growth & Grant Funding team – contact via web form ([turn0search2])

    • GRASSroots Grant: Lincolnshire Community Foundation ([turn0search7])

    • Global Gateway Training: PAB Sema4 (check ELDC / ShotsTV coverage) ([turn0search10])

    • Council Business Advice: ELDC on 01507 601111 or via [e-lindsey.gov.uk business support pages]


    âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    🔹 What is Grants4Growth?
    A UKSPF-funded grant scheme offering SMEs up to £24,999 (or £2,500 for micro‑businesses) for capital/revenue projects. Funding runs until March 2025 (Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, lincolnshirecf.co.uk, LincolnshireWorld, LincolnshireWorld, East Lindsey District Council).

     

    🔹 Can I get a large grant for a community project?
    Yes—Open Grants (£25k–£100k) support mid-scale community, heritage, and facilities projects. Applications are open until 30 July 2025 (East Lindsey District Council).

     

    🔹 What is the GRASSroots Grant?
    Administered by Lincolnshire Community Foundation, it offers up to £24,999 for community-led capital and revenue initiatives, open until October 2025 (lincolnshirecf.co.uk, lincolnshirecf.co.uk).

     

    🔹 Is export/digital training available?
    Yes—Global Gateway and related programmes offer free funded training in e-commerce, multicultural communication, and export skills (businesslincolnshire.com, Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce).

     

    🔹 How do I apply for a Start‑Up Loan?
    Apply online via GOV.UK for loans between £500 and £25,000, with a fixed 6% interest and mentoring.

     

    🔹 Can I access multiple schemes?
    Yes—as long as you meet each scheme’s eligibility and funding rules.

     

    🔹 Where can I get advice to prepare applications?
    Contact ELDC business support line (01507 601111), LCF (for grassroots grants), or attend UKSPF-funded business training sessions.

     

     

     

     

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