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    Last update 22/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Loans for Small Businesses in North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northamptonshire), UK


    🔹 Introduction

    North Northamptonshire Council supports local businesses through government-backed loans, capital grant schemes, business mentoring, and community support. Funding primarily comes from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).


    🔹 Government‑Backed Loans

    Start‑Up Loans (British Business Bank)


    🔹 Local Grants & Support

    North Northamptonshire Capital Grants (Business Growth & Rural)


    Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Grants


    🔹 Business Support Services

    Build Your Business 2.0 (BIPC Northamptonshire)

    • Includes: Free workshops, one-to-one advice, peer networking, and grants up to £2,000 for start‑ups under 1 year (BIPC Northamptonshire)

    • Provision: Delivered via library hubs in Brixworth, Wellingborough, Towcester, Kettering

    • Duration: Runs until March 2026 (West Northamptonshire Council)

    • Register: Through BIPC Northamptonshire website


    Retail Business Mentoring & Support Programme


    🔹 Eligibility Guidance

    • Capital Grants: North Northamptonshire firms trading ≥12 months with <50 employees

    • Rural REPF Grants: Rural-based businesses qualifying under North Northants rural definition

    • Build Your Business 2.0: Start-ups trading <12 months in North Northamptonshire

    • Retail Mentoring Programme: Any retail or entrepreneurial business based in the area


    🔹 Application Process

    1. Clarify your need – startup grant, capital expansion, rural diversification, retail support

    2. Match the scheme – choose capital, rural, start‑up, or retail mentoring

    3. Check eligibility – location, trading period, employee count, rural status

    4. Prepare documentation – business plan, financials, quotes, premises proof

    5. Apply:

      • Start‑Up Loan via GOV.UK

      • Capital/Rural Grants via email request to ukspf@northnorthants.gov.uk

      • Start‑Up grant & mentoring via BIPC Northamptonshire

      • Retail programme via council event registration

    6. Attend workshop/events, engage with advisors

    7. Ensure project delivery by deadlines (Jan 2026 for capital grants)


    🔹 Additional Tips


    🔹 Contact & Further Information


    âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    🔹 How much funding can I get via capital grants?
    Up to £25,000, with minimum 50% match funding. Deadline was 8 am on 23 June 2025—projects to complete by 31 January 2026 (North Northamptonshire Council).

     

    🔹 Can I apply for rural expansion funding?
    Yes—rural businesses can apply for £5k to £50k in REPF grants; contact council via ukspf@northnorthants.gov.uk for details (East Midlands Business Link, East Midlands Business Link).

     

    🔹 Who qualifies for the Start‑Up grant?
    Start‑ups trading under 12 months across Northamptonshire can apply via the BIPC Build Your Business 2.0 programme, with grants up to £2,000 (BIPC Northamptonshire).

     

    🔹 Do retail businesses get extra support?
    Yes—free mentoring, webinars, and workshops are available cash‑free under the Retail Business Support Programme via UKSPF (BIPC Northamptonshire).

     

    🔹 Can I apply for multiple schemes?
    Yes—so long as you meet each scheme’s eligibility criteria and comply with funding rules.

     

    🔹 Where can I get help preparing applications?
    BIPC, council business advisers, and Smarter Society (retail) offer guidance and diagnostics.

     

     

     

     

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