Tamworth Borough Council

Business Growth Action Grant (Tamworth)

Grants of up to £1,000 from Tamworth Borough Council for capital investment by small businesses in Tamworth that have completed Staffordshire County Council's Growth Ladder or Build and Scale programme, to put that programme's recommendations into practice. It is paid by reimbursement and awarded first come, first assessed. Applications close at 2pm on 30 November 2026, and investments must be made and claimed by 28 February 2027.

You could get
Up to £1,000
Deadline
38 days left
30 November
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Small or medium-sized businesses or self-employed people with registered premises within the Tamworth Borough boundary, trading for between 2 and 5 years, with a Companies House number or Unique Tax Reference
  • The business must be ready to grow, improve performance or scale up, must have completed (or be taking part in) Staffordshire County Council's Growth Ladder or Build and Scale programme, must show how the investment puts the programme's recommendations into practice, and must not have exceeded the £315,000 Subsidy Control allowance

What it funds

New capital investment that provides a lasting benefit to your business, such as:

  • New machinery, equipment or specialist tools
  • Specialist software or licences that support productivity or business growth
  • Digital systems or technology that improve efficiency, customer management, stock management or production
  • Specialist equipment needed to develop new products, services or processes
  • Equipment for research, testing, prototyping or product development
  • Low-carbon equipment or technology that reduces energy use, waste or emissions

How to apply

  1. Complete Staffordshire County Council's Growth Ladder or Build and Scale programme (places are limited)
  2. Request a Business Growth Action Grant application form and guidance notes from business@tamworth.gov.uk
  3. Email the completed application to business@tamworth.gov.uk by 2pm on 30 November 2026
  4. Complete the investment and submit your grant claim by 11.59pm on 28 February 2027

funding is awarded first come, first assessed and remains available only until fully allocated; late applications are not accepted.

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