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South Holland District Council, as part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, administers Grants4Growth, a capital and revenue grant funded via UKSPF and REPF, designed to boost SMEs in South Holland.
Grants4Growth offers £1,000–£24,999 (up to 50% of eligible costs) for business growth, training, marketing, or capital investment. SMEs must trade for 12+ months and have premises in South Holland.
Closing date: 31 March 2026; funding allocated before December 2025.
đź”— Apply via Grants4Growth portal:
grants4growth.sholland.gov.uk (businesslincolnshire.com, South Holland District Council)
The Council has confirmed renewed allocations from UKSPF/REPF for 2025-26. Further community development funding (e.g. Grassroots Grants via Lincolnshire Community Foundation) supports local projects up to £24,999—especially those boosting digital inclusion or town centre regeneration.
đź”— Details via LincolnshireWorld article (LincolnshireWorld)
Long‑term fixed‑rate loan up to £25,000 per founder, with 12 months of mentoring.
Eligibility: UK business trading under 36 months.
đź”— Apply: startuploans.co.uk
Official tool to connect businesses with national grants, loans, and support.
đź”— Access: gov.uk/business-finance-support
Offers tailored support for South Holland businesses—including grant advice, mentoring, clinics, and diagnostic tools.
Grants4Growth is administered in partnership via this hub.
đź”— Info: grants4growth.sholland.gov.uk (South Holland District Council, businesslincolnshire.com)
Grants4Growth remains open until March 2026 or until funds are fully allocated.
Grassroots community grants may still be available for community-focused capital or arts projects.
Start‑Up Loans and GOV.UK finance finder tools are available year‑round.
Ongoing business advice and support through Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub.
Determine your support route: capital grant, revenue boost, or loan.
Check eligibility: at least 12 months’ trading, premises in South Holland, and turnover under SME thresholds.
Prepare documentation: project proposal, cost estimates, match‑funding plan, proof of trading.
Apply via the Grants4Growth platform or via the Growth Hub referral.
Utilise Growth Hub clinics to refine the application.
If awarded, ensure funds are spent and reported by deadlines.
Keep records for auditing and compliance purposes.
Tailor your application to priorities: productivity, training, digital transformation, and town regeneration.
Use free advisory support to sharpen your business or project plan.
Attend Growth Hub events or webinars for tips and peer networking.
Subscribe to the Council and Growth Hub newsletters for early grant alerts.
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**South Holland Grants4Growth**
Email: grants4growth@sholland.gov.uk | Phone: 01775 764813
đź”— grants4growth.sholland.gov.uk (LincolnshireWorld, businesslincolnshire.com)
**Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub**
General support helpline: 01522 782067, or visit
đź”— businesslincolnshire.com
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🔹 Can I get grant funding to develop an online business?
Yes—Grants4Growth supports digital investment as revenue or capital if aligned with business growth.
🔹 How much funding is available through Grants4Growth?
Between £1,000 and £24,999, covering up to 50% of eligible costs.
🔹 Who is eligible for the grant?
Businesses must be operating in South Holland, have traded at least 12 months, and meet SME size criteria. (businesslincolnshire.com)
🔹 Are community grants still accepting applications?
Lincolnshire CF’s Grassroots Grants may still accept proposals, particularly for community or cultural projects. (LincolnshireWorld)
🔹 What if my business is too new?
Start‑Up Loans provide funding and mentoring for businesses trading for under three years.
🔹 How can I be notified of future grants?
Subscribe to Growth Hub or South Holland DC newsletters and business pages for updates.
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