The ‘Here2Help Businesses’ scheme is now live. This will provide financial support and consultancy advice to help kickstart the local economy. The opportunities include:

• Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for up to £10,000 for a Graduate Development Support Grant to recruit a graduate employee for a one-year period.
• Sustain and Grow Grants up to £25,000 are also open to applicants.
• The grant will assist Worcestershire businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic supporting them with projects to help aid recovery and future growth.
• A limited number of larger grants will also be available for businesses across the county.

These are available to help support projects that directly impact the COVID19 response.

There is also a small capital grant, between £2,000 and £10,000 (50% match funded) for projects aimed at small businesses in the agriculture and horticulture sector, focused on investing in technology. 

All the information about these schemes is available Here2Help website. 

In addition, for all your business support needs, contact Worcestershire Business Central.

Advice and support for businesses affected by coronavirus