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    Last update 11/08/2025

    2025 Grants and Loans for Startups and Small Businesses in Broxtowe, UK

    Broxtowe Borough Council and regional partners offer a variety of funding and support to help new or growing businesses thrive.


    Grants Available

    🔹 UK Shared Prosperity Fund – SME Grants (2025/26)

    • Grant Range: £2,000 to £7,000

    • Match Funding: Up to 40% required

    • Eligible Uses: Shopfront improvements, energy-saving initiatives, digital investments, productivity projects

    • Application Window: 19 June – 3 August 2025. Grants must be spent by 31 March 2026. (East Midlands Business Link, broxtowe.gov.uk)

    🔗 [Apply Here – Broxtowe UKSPF Business Growth Fund](broxtowe.gov.uk)


    Government-Backed Loans

    🔹 Start Up Loans (British Business Bank)

    • Loan Range: £500–£25,000 per founder

    • Interest: Fixed 6% APR with 12 months free mentoring

    • Ideal for early-stage or pre-start businesses.

    🔗 Official Start Up Loans Website


    🔹 Invest to Grow Loan Scheme – East Midlands

    • Loan Range: £15,000 to £250,000

    • Targeted at established SMEs investing in job creation and innovation

    🔗 [Invest to Grow, University of Derby](startupgrant.co.uk, D2N2 Growth Hub)


    Where to Access Support

    🔹 Broxtowe Borough Council – Business Grants & Support

    Find application portals, grant criteria, and council contacts. Nearly all current grant schemes are listed here. (startupgrant.co.uk)

    🔗 [Broxtowe Business Support Hub]


    🔹 D2N2 Growth Hub (Notts & Derbyshire)

    Provides free, impartial one-to-one advice, funding search, mentoring, and events for local businesses. (D2N2 Growth Hub, broxtowe.gov.uk)

    🔗 [D2N2 Growth Hub]


    Additional Tips

    • Review eligibility criteria carefully, particularly match-funding requirements

    • Start applications early—UKSPF grants run until early August 2025

    • Prepare a polished business plan and forecasts ahead of applying

    • Reach out to D2N2 Growth Hub or council advisers for help before you start


    Contact Details

    Broxtowe Borough Council – Economic Development Team
    📞 0115 917 7777 ✉️ economic.development@broxtowe.gov.uk

    D2N2 Growth Hub
    📞 0333 006 9178 (for Broxtowe area support)(D2N2 Growth Hub, content.govdelivery.com, startupgrant.co.uk)


    FAQs – Broxtowe Business Funding


    🔹 Are there grants for online-only businesses?
    Yes — funding schemes under UKSPF are open to a broad range of projects, including digital and online ventures.

     

    🔹 How much funding is available?

    • UKSPF grant: up to £7,000

    • Start Up Loan: up to £25,000

    • Invest to Grow: £15K–£250K

     

    🔹 Can I be considered if my business isn’t formally registered?
    Yes — Start Up Loans support pre-start businesses. Grant eligibility varies; contact the funding body to confirm.

     

    🔹 What documents will I need?
    A well-prepared application usually requires: a business plan, projections, proof of registration/ID, quotes, and match-funding evidence.

     

    🔹 How long does the process take?

    • Start Up Loans: ~2–4 weeks

    • UKSPF grant: decisions are typically made soon after the close date in early August 2025

     

    🔹 Can I combine loans and grants?
    Yes — subject to funding rules. Speak to your adviser to coordinate both applications effectively.

     

    🔹 Do I repay grants?
    No — grants do not need repaying, but reporting and match-funding proof is required.

     

    🔹 Who helps me with applications?The 
    Broxtowe Council support team and D2N2 Growth Hub advisers offer free preparation support.

     

     

     

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