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Business Grants and Loans Fund (BGLF)
Combination grant & loans of
between £500 & £10,000 are
available to businesses in
rural Wiltshire
Sustaining Rural Services in Wiltshire
- This is a fund for businesses that are independently owned and
operated or are enterprises for the benefit of the community
- The Fund provides a combination of grant and low interest loan
- All eligible applicants may apply for a mixture of grant and loan
from a minimum of £500 to a maximum of £10,000
Some eligible purposes for which grants/loans can be made:
• ICT and new technologies, (EPOS, management systems etc).
• Marketing
• Multi-use projects eg village hall/shop or shared facilities with
other businesses e.g delivery service etc.
• Production, development or sales of locally produced food or arts
and crafts
• Tourism; eg developing or maintaining a B&B business or tea
rooms
• Shop/Premises redevelopment or refurbishment including internal
and external improvements and imagery
• Equipment purchase and repair including refrigeration, air conditioning,
security installations etc.
• Delivery vehicles
• Providing business and community services; eg Internet, printing,
fax etc.
• Training
• Community enterprise initiatives
Main Criteria
• Be based in a rural area of Wiltshire (under 10,000 population)
• Be independently owned and operated, or be an enterprise for the
benefit of the community
• Provide employment
• Demonstrate the strong support of the community
• Demonstrate the creation, retention or expansion of local facilities
• Applicants must reside in Wiltshire and be over 18 years of age
• The Business must submit a current business plan
Business Advice Available
A
Community First Business Adviser or Rural Enterprise Adviser is available (if required) to help you develop your project and
assist you develop a business plan if appropriate.
There is a £500 charge for this service which will require payment in
advance (a refund will be given if the support required is less than
two working days).
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