Regional Growth Fund

03.05.2012

Bidding is currently open to the third round of the Regional Growth Fund, with approximately £1bn in funding available across England for projects which create sustainable private sector jobs and support areas that are currently over-dependent on the public sector. You can contact John Latham on JLatham@cad.coventry.ac.uk or Paula Deas, paula.deas@coventry.gov.uk to discuss your potential application. CWLEP is keen to ensure that Coventry and Warwickshire benefits as much as possible from this fund.

In round 3, applicants have the opportunity to include letters from up to six organisations in support of their bids. Applicants that wish to receive a letter of support from CW LEP must demonstrate that their bids contribute to the aims of the CWLEP 5-Year Strategy, as well as meeting the overall objectives of the RGF. In order to receive CWLEP endorsement and a letter of support for your RGF Round 3 bid, please email stephen.weir@coventry.gov.uk and click into the document attached for further information of what to include in your submission.

Application forms can be obtained by emailing rgfround3applications@bis.gsi.gov.uk, and you can find more information at http://www.bis.gov.uk/news/topstories/2012/Feb/1-billion-growth-fund-open-for-business

As in previous rounds of the RGF, support is available during the application and endorsement process: click here for criteria for endorsement of RGF round 3 bids

HSBC: Regional Growth Fund - Assisted Asset Purchase Scheme

Grants are available to support businesses that have a turnover of less than £25million, are recruiting new employees, and are purchasing new fixed assets. Click here to see more!