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South Hams District Council, through UKSPF and REPF funding, delivers local grants under the Business Support for Clean Growth and Green Business Grant schemes aligned with decarbonisation and innovation.
The district received £1.06 million in UKSPF funding, with 86% allocated to supporting local businesses, including support for decarbonisation, innovation, and clean economic growth. (GOV.UK)
Green Business Grant Scheme offers capital support up to £10,000 for green improvements after participation in a council-supported decarbonisation audit. (Dartmouth & District Chamber of Commerce, democracy.teignbridge.gov.uk)
Offers up to £25,000 per founder, fixed-rate, with 12 months of mentoring.
Available to UK businesses trading for less than 36 months.
đź”— Apply: startuploans.co.uk
Tailors grant, loan, and support matching based on business profile.
đź”— Access: gov.uk/business-finance-support
Covers Devon, Somerset, Plymouth, Torbay, and South Hams.
Offers business diagnostics, grant referrals, workshops, and support clinics.
đź”— Explore: [Heart of the South West Growth Hub](startupgrant.co.uk, heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk, University of Exeter, Cumbria Growth Hub)
Provides free, one-to-one virtual business support, workshops, and guidance across business growth topics.
đź”— Delivered by Business Information Point under local authority funding. (Business Information Point)
Green Business Grant Scheme: live capital grants up to £10k for decarbonisation projects, after a free audit. (Dartmouth & District Chamber of Commerce)
Heart of the South West Growth Hub referrals available for wider UKSPF-supported business interventions.(heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk)
Start‑Up Loans and GOV.UK Finance Finder remains continuously accessible.
Free virtual support via the Business Information Point is ongoing and open across the South Hams.(startupgrant.co.uk, Business Information Point)
Sign up for a green audit via South Hams / Growth Hub if interested in decarbonisation grant support.
Prepare project/business plan with cost estimates, anticipated outcomes, and match-funding details.
Submit a grant application via Growth Hub referral or the council decarbonisation scheme.
For broader business support and grant advice, engage the Growth Hub or Business Information Point.
Access a Start‑Up Loan if eligible for financing, or use GOV.UK tool to find suitable funding options.
Track deadlines and spend/install projects by specified funding timeframes.
Align applications with clean growth, productivity, or digital innovation themes as outlined in the South Hams UKSPF plan.(devonclimateemergency.org.uk, GOV.UK)
Use voucher or audit-based grants to support green investments such as site energy audits, EV charging, or low-carbon upgrades.
Join Growth Hub clinics or Business Information Point sessions for expert advice.
Subscribe to the council and Growth Hub newsletters for early notice of new grants.
Build networks through digital platforms like Gmax Card Business Networking.
South Hams Green Business Grant & UKSPF Business Support
[Provided via Heart of the South West Growth Hub](devonclimateemergency.org.uk, Business Information Point, startupgrant.co.uk, heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk)
Green Projects & Clean Growth info
As reported via the Dartmouth Chamber and council updates.(Dartmouth & District Chamber of Commerce)
**Business Information Point (Cosmic)**
For free tailored business support
đź”— businessinfopoint.co.uk/west-devon-south-hams(Business Information Point)
Growth Hub Access Point
đź”— [Heart of the South West Growth Hub website](heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk)
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🔹 Are there grants available for digital or online startups?
Yes—if the project includes green upgrades or decarbonisation measures, such as server optimisations, energy-efficient equipment, or green IT strategies.
🔹 How large are the green grants?
Grants offer up to £10,000 for eligible decarbonisation projects, following a free audit.
🔹 Can new businesses access financial support?
Yes—Start‑Up Loans up to £25,000 are available with mentoring support for businesses under 36 months trading and based in the UK.
🔹 Who can receive free business mentoring or planning help?
The Business Information Point team provides fully funded support to all South Hams and West Devon-based entrepreneurs and startups.(startupgrant.co.uk)
🔹 Where can I find tailored grant or funding advice?
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub can match your business to UKSPF interventions and growth funding available in 2025‑26.(GOV.UK)
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                        development. These savings act as an alternative investment, fueling growth.
                        
                        
                        Service providers gain valuable initial customers, helping them grow and attract investment.
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How is it a Win-Win Deal?
For New Businesses:
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