Access to finance
Dudley SME Grants Programme
The SME Grants Programme focuses on stimulating business and enterprise activity, encouraging investment, and creating local jobs. Funded by the UK Government via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the scheme is open to SMEs that have been trading for 12 months or longer.
Before applying for a grant, businesses will need to complete a business diagnostic with Business Growth West Midlands in Dudley. Business growth advisors will support businesses to prepare growth action plans and develop their investment projects.
Register on the Business Growth West Midlands website or get in touch with Dudley Business First via info@dudleybusinessfirst.org.uk or 01384 812001.
Dudley Decarbonisation and Net Zero Grants Programme
The Decarbonisation and Net Zero Grants Programme will support businesses to make carbon savings through increased energy and resource efficiency. Funded by the UK Government via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this support is open to SMEs that have been trading for 12 months or longer.
Before applying for a grant, businesses will need to complete a business diagnostic with Business Growth West Midlands in Dudley. Business growth advisors will support businesses to prepare growth action plans, develop their investment projects and access funding opportunities.
Businesses that are interested in applying for the Dudley Decarbonisation and Net Zero Grants Programme will be supported by their business growth advisor to access a free energy audit or on-site carbon reduction survey prior to applying.
Register on the Business Growth West Midlands website or get in touch with Dudley Business First via info@dudleybusinessfirst.org.uk or 01384 812001.