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East Lindsey District Council

Discover the Wolds Business Growth Programme

East Lindsey District Council's grants, funded by the East Lindsey Investment Fund (ELIF), for visitor-economy businesses in and around the Lincolnshire Wolds, aiming to attract sustainable, growth-focused tourism. There are two strands: capital grants of £20,000-£50,000 (up to 40% of eligible costs, minimum spend £50,000) and revenue grants of £2,500-£5,000 (up to 50%, for businesses investing £5,000-£10,000). Priority goes to projects that improve the visitor experience, encourage longer stays, increase local visitor spending, strengthen local supply chains and reflect the character of the area.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
£2,500 – £50,000
Deadline
43 days left
30 November
Effort
Heavy
budgets, references, often several stages

Who can apply

  • Visitor-economy businesses that have been trading for at least 12 months, with trading premises in, or investing in a project in, one of the listed East Lindsey parishes (around 200, covering the Lincolnshire Wolds and surrounding area, including Louth, Horncastle, Alford, Spilsby, Woodhall Spa, Coningsby, Tattershall, Binbrook, Burgh le Marsh, Wainfleet All Saints and Wragby; the full list is on the page, and the ONS East Lindsey (E07000137) parish lookup can confirm which parish you are in)
  • Established businesses trading outside the area may apply if they are investing in the area to broaden the visitor economy offer
  • Although the programme is predominantly aimed at businesses, voluntary, community and charitable organisations actively involved in the visitor economy may also be considered

What it funds

  • Capital grants (£20,000-£50,000, up to 40% of eligible costs, minimum project spend £50,000): investment in visitor attractions, accommodation, food and drink, visitor infrastructure, equipment, premises improvements and other capital projects that enhance the visitor experience and contribute to the wider destination offer
  • Revenue grants (£2,500-£5,000, up to 50% for businesses investing £5,000-£10,000): marketing, digital development, new visitor experience creation, business planning, market testing and other initiatives to increase visitor numbers, bookings and business growth
  • Project development and design grants, in certain circumstances, at up to 75% intervention rate
  • Businesses across the visitor economy, including attractions and visitor experiences (walking, cycling, heritage assets, wellness), accommodation that enhances the wider visitor offer, and food, drink and hospitality (local produce, fine dining)

What it will not fund

  • Business start-ups and businesses trading for less than 12 months
  • Businesses and projects outside the listed parishes (unless an established business from outside is investing in a project in the area)

How to apply

  1. Complete the online Discover the Wolds Business Growth Programme Registration of Interest form on the council's page
  2. A member of the project team reviews your details and contacts you to discuss your project and the support available
  3. Once you have discussed the project with the team, the full grant application is issued to you
  4. Submit the completed grant application by Monday 30 November 2026

support and guidance is provided to businesses wanting to apply; the council collects business information to confirm eligibility and meet public-sector funding and audit requirements

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