Who is eligible for Metro Preparedness SME Business Grant Scheme (Dudley)?

Available in: England. Applicant must be a registered business. Most relevant to: Retail, Hospitality & Tourism.

What is the deadline for Metro Preparedness SME Business Grant Scheme (Dudley)?

The deadline is 30 September 2026.

GrantEngland Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Metro Preparedness SME Business Grant Scheme (Dudley)

Dudley Council

Description

Grants of £1,000-£5,000 for Dudley town centre businesses, with priority given to those near the new Midland Metro extension and Dudley Interchange, to help them strengthen their offer and prepare for the increased footfall and connectivity these developments bring. Launched via Dudley Business First after the borough's earlier UKSPF-funded Dudley SME Grants Programme closed when UK Shared Prosperity Fund national funding ended on 31 March 2026.

Amount

£1,000-£5,000 per business

Deadline

30 September 2026

Eligibility summary

Available in: England.
Applicant must be a registered business.
Most relevant to: Retail, Hospitality & Tourism.

Notes: Part of a wider £300,000 council package supporting Dudley traders around the Metro and bus station opening, which also includes £150,000 of tailored support via Business Growth West Midlands.
Requirement: Businesses in Dudley town centre, with priority given to those located close to the Metro extension and Interchange developments. Full eligibility criteria set out in the programme's guidance document and FAQs.

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How to apply

Apply online at dudley.Apply4.Online/Requests/QuickSchemeLink/425CAJ, after reviewing the guidance document and FAQs; contact dudley.businessfirst@dudley.gov.uk or 01384 812001.

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