Who is eligible for Tourism Development Grant (Blaenau Gwent)?

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

What is the deadline for Tourism Development Grant (Blaenau Gwent)?

This is a rolling scheme with no fixed deadline.

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Tourism Development Grant (Blaenau Gwent)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Description

UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant administered by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, supporting hospitality and tourism businesses — B&Bs, holiday lets, guest houses, hotels, attractions, activity providers — with capital projects that create jobs, boost visitor facilities, or align with the council's Destination Management Plan.

Amount

50% of eligible costs, from £1,000 up to a maximum of £50,000 (ex VAT)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

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

Notes: Funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund via Blaenau Gwent Business Hub — confirm current availability given UKSPF's national end date of 31 March 2026.
Requirement: SMEs (fewer than 250 employees) based in or relocating to Blaenau Gwent, operating in tourism/hospitality (e.g. B&Bs, holiday lets, guest houses, hotels, attractions, venues, guides, activity providers); sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, co-operatives, and LLPs are all eligible. Minimum project spend of £2,000, and the project must meet at least one key deliverable (job creation, economic impact, green energy, innovation, or improved visitor facilities) and align with the Blaenau Gwent Destination Management Plan.

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How to apply

Apply via the Blaenau Gwent Business Hub (www.blaenaugwentbusinesshub.co.uk) with a completed application form and cost estimates.

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Last verified: 20 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.