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    Last update 22/07/2025

    2025 Grants & Loans for Startups & Small Businesses in East Devon, UK


    🔹 Introduction

    East Devon District Council supports businesses through government-backed loans, UKSPF-funded capital grants, innovation funds, and rural enterprise programmes. Regional initiatives like the Devon Elevation Fund and Business Information Point also provide valuable support.


    🔹 Government‑Backed Loans

    Start‑Up Loans (British Business Bank)


    🔹 Local & Regional Grants

    Innovation & Resilience Fund (IRF4)


    Devon Elevation Fund

    • Purpose: Grants of £2,500–£25,000 for rural business projects via Community Renewal Fund

    • Status: Previously paused; monitor Business Information Point for reopening (Business Information Point)


    Innovation & Resilience Fund (IRF) – earlier rounds

    • IRF4 is current; previous rounds (e.g. Round 3, Round 2) supported productivity projects in rural SME (Business Information Point)


    East Devon National Landscape Fund


    Business Information Point (BIP)


    🔹 How to Access Support

    1. Clarify your need (start‑up loan, capital grant, rural enterprise, innovation).

    2. Check eligibility (rural location, SME status, trading period).

    3. Prepare documents (business plan, financials, quotes).

    4. Apply via relevant portal:

    5. Attend workshops and consult advisors for application prep.

    6. Monitor deadlines carefully.


    🔹 Additional Tips


    🔹 Contact & Further Information

    • Start‑Up Loans: ▶️ GOV.UK

    • IRF4 & Landscape Fund: East Devon District Council, Business & Investment team

    • BIP Funding Advice: 01837 659 059 • Business Infopoint (Business Information Point, Business Information Point)

    • Rural Grants info: via East Devon website

    • Council support line: 01395 516551 (Business Support)


    âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    🔹 What is the Innovation & Resilience Fund (IRF4)?
    A capital grant scheme offering £3,000–£30,000 (with 30% match funding) for East Devon SMEs to boost productivity or innovation. EOIs due 23 July 2025, full bids by 15 August (East Devon News, Sidmouth Town Council, Business Information Point, LinkedIn).

     

    🔹 Can I get up to £50,000 in funding?
    The Devon Elevation Fund offered up to £25,000 grants. Monitor BIP for its reopening (Business Information Point).

     

    🔹 What is the National Landscape Fund?
    A fund for environmental and community projects, open 1 April–11 May 2025 (East Devon NL).

     

    🔹 Who helps with applications?
    Business Information Point supports with funded advice and application readiness (Business Information Point).

     

    🔹 Can I apply for multiple grants?
    Yes—as long as you meet each fund's requirements and deadlines.

     

    🔹 How do I qualify for Start‑Up Loans?
    UK residents aged 18+, trading under 36 months. Apply via GOV.UK.

     

     

     

     

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