Funding Opportunity: Grants Available for Fenland Businesses

16th June 2025
Funding Opportunity: Grants of up to £25,000 available for Fenland businesses

If you’re a business owner in Fenland, now’s the time to explore funding that could help you grow, improve productivity, and create or safeguard jobs.

 

Fenland District Council is offering grants of £5,000 to £25,000 through its ‘Investment in Business’ programme. These grants can cover up to 80% of your project costs.

 

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to Fenland based businesses. Projects must deliver in at least two of the following areas:

  • Improve competitiveness
  • Enable growth
  • Enhance productivity
  • Create sustainable jobs
  • Safeguard jobs

 

While priority is given to agri-food and specialist manufacturing sectors, businesses from all industries are welcome to apply.

 

What Can the Grant Be Used For?

Funding is available for both capital and revenue projects, including:

  • Capital: Purchasing new machinery or replacing worn out machinery/equipment, renovating premises, or investing in IT infrastructure.
  • Revenue: Website development, training, marketing, or research

 

How to Apply

Submit an ‘expression of interest’ by 9am on 14 July 2025. Eligible businesses will then be invited to complete a full application.

To apply, visit the Fenland for Business website.

 

Get In Touch

If you would like help or support preparing your application, get in touch with our team—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

 

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