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    Last update 21/07/2025

    Grants & Government‑Backed Loans in Horsham, West Sussex (2025)


    Key Funding Opportunities

    🔹 Start‑Up Loans

    Unsecured government-backed loans up to £25,000 with 12 months of free mentoring.
    🔗 Start‑Up Loans UK


    🔹 British Business Bank

    Nationwide provider offering loans, equity funding, and guarantee schemes for SMEs.
    🔗 British Business Bank


    🔹 LEAP Small Business (Green LEAP) Grants

    Grants of up to £5,000, with smaller £2,000 options, for climate-friendly projects by start-ups or small businesses (<20 employees) in Horsham District (Horsham District Council, Horsham District Council).
    🔗 LEAP Small Business Grants


    🔹 Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF)

    Capital grants (£25,000–£75,000) for sustainable rural business projects; current window is open to Expressions of Interest until mid‑June 2025 (Horsham District Council, Horsham District Council).
    🔗 Rural England Prosperity Fund


    Local Support & Services


    How to Access Support

    1. Clarify your funding need – e.g. climate action, rural growth, business startup.

    2. Explore and select relevant schemes.

    3. Engage early via webinars, council chats, or hub meetings.

    4. Compile required documents – business plan, forecasts, quotes, ID/address proof.

    5. Submit your application before stated deadlines.

    6. Execute your project and submit after-supporting documentation.


    Contact Information


    📘 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

     
    ▫️ What is the LEAP grant value?
    Up to £5,000 for Green LEAP projects or £2,000 for smaller climate-friendly initiatives (Horsham District Council, GoHorsham, Horsham District Council, GovDelivery, Horsham District Council).

     
    ▫️ Is the REPF available now?
    Yes—it’s open for Expressions of Interest from 9 May to 13 June 2025 (Horsham District Council).

     
    ▫️ Who can apply for LEAP grants?
    Start-ups or SMEs (<20 employees) in Horsham District with a clear climate-oriented project (Horsham District Council).

     
    ▫️ How to apply for a Start‑Up Loan?
    Submit your application via the Start‑Up Loans UK website, including a viable business plan.

     
    ▫️ Can I combine different funding sources?
    Yes—combining grants and loans is common. Consult advisers to ensure compatibility.

     
    ▫️ What documentation is required?
    Business plan, financial projections, at least two quotes, and ID/address verification.

     
    ▫️ Are funding workshops mandatory?
    Yes—attending LEAP webinars or watching business-plan guidance is required before applying (Horsham District Council, YouTube).

     
    ▫️ When will LEAP decisions be made?
    Within approximately six weeks of applying (Horsham District Council, Horsham District Council).

     
    ▫️ Is ongoing support provided after funding?
    Yes—continued business advice is available from Horsham Council and Boost West Sussex.

     

     

     

     

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