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Rural Business and Community Enterprise Fund (Test Valley)

Test Valley Borough Council

Description

Test Valley Borough Council grants of £1,000-£10,000, covering up to 80% of project costs, to help rural businesses and community/charitable organisations in the borough with capital investment and some one-off revenue costs (such as training) — covering uses like refurbishing rural pubs/shops, community ventures (business hubs, food pantries, childcare), farm diversification, and traditional rural trades. £100,000 is available for 2025/26 and a further £100,000 for 2026/27.

Amount

£1,000-£10,000 per application (up to 80% of project costs); £100,000 total pot for 2026/27

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Most relevant to: Agriculture & Fisheries, Retail, Hospitality & Tourism, Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
£100,000 pot confirmed for 2026/27 as well as 2025/26, so treated as continuing rather than a single closed round.
Requirement
Rural business or community/charitable organisation in Test Valley providing a commercial or community service, contributing a minimum of 20% match funding; cannot fund ongoing operational costs such as staff salaries.

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How to apply

Apply via Test Valley Borough Council's Rural Business and Community Enterprise Fund page; contact 01264 368000 or Info@testvalley.gov.uk with queries.

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