As the summer months unfold, Lincolnshire is bustling with exciting opportunities for community enhancement and business growth. Among many on offer, here are the three featured grants that are making waves this July, providing financial support and resources for various endeavours.
Whether you're a business owner looking to expand your reach or a preservation enthusiast passionate about restoring historic buildings, these grants offer a chance to turn your aspirations into reality.
Grant 1: Sleaford Shopfront Grant Scheme
The Sleaford Shopfront Grant Scheme aims to enhance Sleaford's conservation area by funding repairs, reinstatements, and replacements of shopfronts and other elements of historic properties.
This grant focuses on restoring lost features, particularly traditional shop fronts. It covers repairs and replacements of windows, doors, roofs, rainwater goods, and external walls, as well as cleaning, masonry repair, repainting, and shopfront facias. With a fund of £150,000 available, grants can cover up to 90% of the total cost of works. To learn more, visit https://www.businesslincolnshire.com/start-and-grow-my-business/grant-and-support-finder/sleaford-shopfront-grant-scheme/.
Grant 2: North Kesteven Heritage Grant Scheme
Preserving and enhancing North Kesteven's built heritage is the focus of the North Kesteven Heritage Grant Scheme. This grant supports both residential and commercial buildings, help ranging from £1,200 to £3,000. The scheme aims to promote the sympathetic repair of historic structures across the district.
Eligible works for grant assistance include repairing, restoring, or reinstating original windows, doors, brickwork, stonework, chimneys, and traditional boundary walls, railings, and steps. The grant covers 80% of the total cost for Listed Buildings (up to £3,000), 60% for buildings in Conservation Areas (up to £1,800), and 50% for properties on the Council's 'local list' of non-designated heritage assets or meeting inclusion criteria (up to £1,200).
To determine eligibility and explore grant funding opportunities, visit https://www.businesslincolnshire.com/start-and-grow-my-business/grant-and-support-finder/north-kesteven-heritage-grant-scheme/
Grant 3: Social Media Training for Businesses
The Social Media Training for Businesses grant equips businesses with free access to social media tools and training, enabling them to effectively connect with customers in our digital age and offering comprehensive resources such as training videos, live Zoom sessions, webinars, articles, and market-leading social media tools.
Backed by the UK government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this project aims to foster business growth and prosperity. Discover more about this grant and its invaluable resources by visiting https://www.businesslincolnshire.com/start-and-grow-my-business/grant-and-support-finder/social-media-training-for-businesses/
Find a Grant Service
In addition to the mentioned grants, the "Find a Grant Service" is a valuable resource for eligible individuals and organisations seeking government grants. It simplifies the grant-seeking process by providing a centralised database of grants with detailed information on eligibility criteria, deadlines, and funding amounts.
By utilising this service, individuals and organisations can increase their chances of accessing the financial support needed to bring their projects to life and make a positive impact. Explore all grant opportunities here https://www.businesslincolnshire.com/start-and-grow-my-business/grant-and-support-finder/
