Be The Business
Second round of funding now open ‐ Deadline 22nd January 2015 at 5pm ‐ APPLY NOW

As the full allocation was not committed in round one we are accepting applications for a second round of funding. There is £180,000 available for businesses in West Sussex to bid for.

Be the Business was launched in 2013 as part of West Sussex County Council's commitment to supporting businesses.
A fund of £180,000 is available for businesses in West Sussex.

    The maximum grant that can be requested for any individual project is £25,000
    The maximum grant that can be requested for a consortium bid is £75,000
    Applicants are required to provide at least 50% of the total project costs as match-funding.


This programme is for start-ups, early-stage companies (1-2 years) and for established and growing businesses in West Sussex.

Businesses planning to relocate in West Sussex are also eligible but if successful, the grant will only be paid after relocation has taken place.

For an application form and guidelines for the Be the Business Start and Grow Grants 2014-15 please click here.