Grants now available to support businesses across Stafford

Stafford Council has launched a new £125,000 funding which it said can help small and medium-sized businesses based in Stafford, Stone and Eccleshall in the latest addition to a popular scheme. 

The High Street Boost programme has already supported many enterprises across the borough with financial support or expert advice as part of a range of initiatives, with the help being described as ‘invaluable.’

The council is now encouraging others to apply for the latest round of grants of between £2,000 and £20,000 which can be used for website design, funding for training, specialist advice or office equipment. 

Funding for the initiatives has come from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) with the council awarded one of the largest pots of money in the country after successfully putting forward schemes to help the visitor economy, regeneration, climate change and culture.

Councillor Rob Kenney, Deputy Leader with responsibility for town centres, said the feedback they had received from business had been tremendous.

He said: “The High Street Boost programme has proved very popular so it is great to be able to offer even more support in the new year. 

"It is often the high-profile projects that grab the headlines - but equally important is the need to grow our new and existing businesses and this initiative demonstrates the council’s ambition to do just that across the borough.

“I would urge those who have not taken advantage of this previously to get on board. It has been described as ‘invaluable’ and those businesses taking part are seeing the benefits, whether that be through new technology or expert advice.”

Applications are open until the end of February at High Street Boost Grant | Stafford Borough Council