There are only a few days left for growing and innovative businesses in East Cambridgeshire to apply for a capital grant of up to £15,000.
The scheme, delivered by East Cambridgeshire District Council and funded through the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s Rural England Capital Growth Fund, closes for Expressions of Interest at midnight on Thursday 23 October 2025.
Funding can be used to create or safeguard jobs, bring new products to market, invest in technology, improve productivity or adopt new processes.
The programme is open to existing SME and micro businesses based within the district with a turnover under £1 million.
Applicants should have a clear business plan that shows:
- how the business will grow
- how the grant will support this growth
- where relevant, how funding will support job creation including apprenticeships
- how the business will respond to market changes
- a clear delivery plan for the project
- how the funding will benefit the wider local economy, such as the supply chain
If approved, applicants will be invited to submit a Full Application by midnight on Friday 21 November 2025, with successful businesses notified after 12 December 2025.
Grants range from £5,000 to £15,000, covering up to 60% of total eligible project costs.
Cllr Alan Sharp, Chair of the Council’s Finance and Assets Committee, said:
“We are so pleased to once again offer support to East Cambridgeshire businesses and I would encourage eligible organisations to apply before the deadline.
We are particularly keen to hear from enterprises that want to grow their offering or expand, helping to support job creation including apprenticeships and invest in new technology and innovation.
The Capital Growth Fund has already supported 22 local businesses including Fordham-based Biologic Technologies and Ely-based Raglan Projects and Cathedral St James, helping to deliver new facilities and specialist equipment to improve efficiencies and drive innovation.”
More information, including eligibility criteria and the online application form, can be found on the East Cambridgeshire District Council website.
Enquiries: business@eastcambs.gov.uk