Rural Business Grants Programme
Final opportunity
This business grants programme is nearing its end, with only a few grants remaining. If you have a capital project ready to go, this is your last chance to get in touch.
Rother and Wealden Rural Business Grants Programme
The Rural Business Grants Programme delivers grants to rural Small or Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) in the Rother and Wealden district areas. This grant is not open to businesses located in Bexhill, Polegate and Stonecross.
Businesses can apply for grants of up to 50% of the cost of capital projects. The programme will be divided between two separate pots of funding:
- Small Grants from £2,500 to £15,000
- Large Grants from £15,000 to £35,000
Capital projects could include farm diversification projects outside of agriculture, property adaptations, creation and expansion of rural leisure and tourism businesses, new equipment, machinery and commercial vehicles.
Key deadlines
- Application Deadline: End of September 2024
- Programme End Date: March 2025
Please note that grants are awarded on a first come, first served basis, so prompt action is essential. Don’t miss this final opportunity to secure funding for your business.
How to apply
For full details of project eligibility, please view the Rural Business Grants Programme guidance and eligibility.
Please then email your interest and contact details to RuralBusinessGrants@eastsussex.gov.uk.
Case studies
Case studies of some of the businesses that have already received support through the Rother and Wealden Rural Business Grants Programme:
The Rother and Wealden Rural Business Grants Programme is funded by UK Government as part of the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) through allocations received by Rother District Council and Wealden District Council. The programme is delivered by the Economic Development Team at East Sussex County Council.
