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Business Growth Fund (Burnley)

Burnley Council

Description

Burnley Council grants of up to 20% of eligible capital investment costs, capped at £20,000, for Burnley-based or relocating businesses undertaking a capital project of at least £25,000. Requires an initial discussion with the council's Economy & Growth Team before a formal application, including three quotations, business accounts, a project plan, and a cash-flow forecast.

Amount

Up to 20% of investment costs, capped at £20,000 (minimum project spend £25,000)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Funded from an annual council budget, awarded first-come-first-served; no fixed closing date confirmed. Not retrospective — an initial discussion with the Economy & Growth Team is required before formal application.
Requirement
Business based in or relocating to Burnley, undertaking a capital project with a minimum spend of £25,000.

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How to apply

Contact Burnley Council's Economy & Growth Team for an initial discussion, then submit a formal application with quotations, accounts, a project plan, and a cash-flow forecast.

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Other areas' version of this scheme

Business Growth Fund (Burnley) is run locally — here's the same scheme in other areas.

Grant

Business Growth Fund (North Lanarkshire)

North Lanarkshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council grant, delivered via Business Gateway Lanarkshire, funding capital expenditure, infrastructure improvement, workforce/skills development, or exhibition support for SMEs in the council's priority sectors.

Up to £20,000 per application (50% of costs), maximum £40,000 over 24 monthsRolling / no fixed deadlineScotlandNorth Lanarkshire Council

Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.