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    Last update 22/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Loans for Small Businesses in Fenland, UK


    🔹 Introduction

    Fenland District Council, alongside the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), supports local businesses—particularly startups and rural enterprises—through a mix of grants, government‑backed loans, and advisory support aimed at economic growth.


    🔹 Government‑Backed Loans

    Start‑Up Loans (British Business Bank)

    • Amount: £500–£25,000

    • Interest: Fixed 6% pa

    • Support: Mentoring and planning tools

    • Eligibility: UK residents aged 18+, trading under 36 months

    • Apply: 👉 GOV.UK – Start‑Up Loan


    🔹 Local Grants & Support

    Fenland Start‑Up Business Support Programme

    • Amount: Up to £10,000 grant

    • Eligibility: New businesses (trading <12 months) in Fenland

    • Features: Includes mentoring and CPCA-funded support

    • Deadline: Expressions of interest generally close end‑Feb; next window expected by early 2026 (CPCA Growth Hub)


    Fenland Investment in Business Programme

    • Amount: £5,000–£25,000, funding up to 80% project costs

    • Eligibility: Businesses of all sizes in Fenland

    • Deadlines:


    Fenland Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Grant


    Community Grants Fund

    • Amount: Up to £3,000 for constituted groups; up to £500 otherwise

    • Deadline: Final round for 2025–26 is 30 May 2025 (campaign.emailblaster.cloud)


    🔹 Business Support Services

    • Fenland Economic Growth Team supports with guidance, application support, and webinars (e.g., REPF briefing in September 2024) (Fenland District Council)

    • Fenland for Business provides free impartial advice throughout the grant process and application stages (Fenland Citizen)


    🔹 Eligibility Guidance

    • New firms (<12 months trading) → eligible for Start‑Up Programme

    • All Fenland businesses → Investment in Business grants

    • Rural businesses/farms → REPF grant

    • Community groups → Community Grants

    • Use the GOV.UK Business Finance & Support Finder for national schemes


    🔹 Application Process

    1. Define funding goal: startup, expansion, rural or community project

    2. Align project to suitable scheme

    3. Confirm eligibility (location, sector, size)

    4. Prepare documents: plan, forecasts, quotes, evidence

    5. Submit expression of interest by deadline

    6. If shortlisted, complete full application and claims

    7. Track project delivery and claim funding by February 2026


    🔹 Additional Tips

    • Attend grant webinars and surgeries via Fenland for Business

    • Network at local business events

    • Seek one-to-one support from Fenland Economic Growth Team

    • Prepare early; grants are competitive and deadlines are firm


    🔹 Contact & Further Information

    • **Fenland for Business (Council’s economic growth)**
      Email: hello@cpcagrowthhub.co.uk or businessgrants@fdean.gov.uk
      Phone: 01480 277255 or 01594 810000

    • Council, CPCA & Fenland for Business portal for applications

    • GOV.UK Start‑Up Loan page for loans extraction


    âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    🔹 What grants are available in Fenland?
    Start‑Up Programme: up to £10,000 for new ventures
    Investment in Business: £5k–£25k for any Fenland firm
    REPF: up to £10k for rural businesses/farms
    Community Grants: £500–£3,000 for groups

     

    🔹 When is the Investment in Business EOI deadline?
    EOI closes on 14 July 2025, with funding required to be spent by February 2026 (CPCA Growth Hub, Fenland District Council, Fenland District Council, Whitings LLP)

     

    🔹 Who qualifies for the REPF grant?
    Farms and rural businesses with 2–19 employees in designated Fenland rural zones, with EOI due 4 August 2025 (campaign.emailblaster.cloud)

     

    🔹 What’s the Community Fund deadline?
    Final round deadline was 30 May 2025 (campaign.emailblaster.cloud)

     

    🔹 How much can I borrow with a Start‑Up Loan?
    Between £500 and £25,000, with a fixed 6% interest rate and mentoring support

     

    🔹 Where do I find help applying?
    Contact Fenland for Business or Council’s Economic Growth Team via email or phone; they also run info events

     

    🔹 What documents will I need?
    Business plan, financial forecasts, cost quotes, evidence of location/trading, and match funding details

     

    🔹 Can I apply for multiple grants?
    Yes—as long as each application meets the separate eligibility criteria

     

    🔹 Where should I start?

    1. Define your project needs

    2. Check which grant suits best

    3. Contact Fenland for Business for advice

    4. Prepare application materials

    5. Submit before deadlines

    6. Follow-up and claim funding before February 2026

     

     

     

     

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