Support for Mid Sussex micro businesses: grants available to fund growth

MSDC said that the Cabinet Grants Panel met on Thursday, December 12, to discuss grant applications from micro businesses across the district.

The council announced that the panel awarded 20 grants totalling £36,398.

Councillor Stephen Hillier, cabinet member for Economic Growth and Net Zero said: “We have a wealth of ambitious and creative micro businesses in Mid Sussex, and I’m delighted that we have been able to support their development once again through this grant funding programme. By getting behind these growth projects we can help local businesses that are looking to reach new customers, develop new products and services, become more productive, improve their premises and create more jobs.

“This was the final round of micro business grant funding for this year and takes our total allocation for 2022/23 to over £70,000. I’m excited to follow the progress of these aspiring businesses as they grow, develop, and expand over the next few years.”

The council said that the supported projects include: funding for solar lighting, new product development, staff training and development, premises improvements, targeted marketing campaigns and backing for the development of online services.

Grants of up to £2,000 were available to Mid Sussex business with fewer than 10 employees and an idea for a project that would support their business growth. A further £1,500 was also available for any micro business to support the hire of an apprentice.