West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting Expressions of Interest from voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations to deliver a new Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO) grant, providing targeted capacity building and sustainability support - particularly for small and micro organisations, resident led groups, and those working in priority Local Area Partnership (LAP) neighbourhoods.The LIO will play a central role in supporting WNC’s Prevention Strategy, the development of Local Area Partnerships (LAPs) and the wider ambition to reduce crisis demand, build community resilience, and enhance the impact of local community organisations.The grant will appoint a single organisation (or consortium) to...

16 April, 2026

The new grant funding programme has been created to accelerate the growth of South Midlands SMEs by driving innovation, advancing local economic priorities and supporting the region’s decarbonisation ambitions.The South Midlands Growth Hub has launched the South Midlands Growth Grant, a £1.8 million, to be awarded over three-years designed to empower SMEs, micro-enterprises and sole traders.Eligible businesses across Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire can apply for grant funding between £300 - £50,000 to support investments in innovation, adoption of new technologies and enhancements to green credentials.Ruth Roan, South Midlands Growth Hub Manager: “The launch of the South Midlands Growth...

17 November, 2025

Communities across West Northamptonshire are set to benefit from new projects that will enhance open spaces, thanks to £10,000 funding from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).The Biodiversity Grant Scheme, delivered by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) in partnership NCALC (Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils), provides small parish councils with resources to create wildlife-friendly spaces that improve health, wellbeing, and community cohesion.With a total budget of £10,000, the scheme invited parish councils with a Council Tax precept of £25,000 or less to submit proposals for projects that would create or enhance habitats such as woodlands, orchards, ponds, and streams....

14 November, 2025

North Northamptonshire Council has opened the latest round of community funding grants for 2025/26 - with grants of up to £5,000 available.In total £120,000 of grant funding is available for voluntary and community groups to apply for to help improve the quality of life for local residents and increase community involvement.The scheme is open to community and voluntary sector organisations, registered charities, town and parish councils and not for profit organisations including clubs, School PTA’s and ‘Friends of’ groups.To be considered for a grant of up to £5,000, projects need to demonstrate how they support one or more six key...

03 November, 2025

Voluntary and community organisations can now apply to receive grants of between £15,000 and £40,000 to support residents with a host of cost-of-living challenges.There are seven grants available, and each has a separate project brief. Each of the seven grants will only be awarded to one successful organisation. Organisations can apply for more than one grant.The funding will enable voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to provide support to households through the upcoming colder months, allow them to manage their spending on outgoings such as energy and food, and to help them deal with debt.The money is also aimed...

19 September, 2025

Thirty-five innovative start-ups from across Northamptonshire have been awarded £2,000 grants through the relaunched Build Your Business 2.0 programme, providing vital support to help them grow, thrive and contribute to the local economy.Running until March 2026 and funded using £310,000 from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Build Your Business 2.0 is delivered entirely free of charge, ensuring accessible support for anyone looking to launch or grow a business in Northamptonshire.The grants are designed to fuel entrepreneurial journeys, providing vital funding alongside expert guidance to help founders grow and thrive in Northamptonshire.Through Build Your Business 2.0, participants benefit from tailored...

03 September, 2025

The Driving Innovation Grant will award successful Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) across West Northamptonshire with up £25,000 in funding for innovative projects that deliver growth.The grant programme has been developed by the South Midlands Growth Hub, on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council to offer financial support for projects that boost productivity, address global challenges, and help businesses to compete, grow, and thrive.“It’s a privilege to be able to design and develop a significant programme which will deliver real change across West Northamptonshire. Having successfully awarded over £5 million in grant funding across the South Midlands, we have a...

30 June, 2025

Businesses are being encouraged to find out more about West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) new Driving Innovation grants launching in the coming weeks.WNC has allocated £340,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund monies for the grants to help local enterprises to innovate and grow.The grants will officially launch on Wednesday, 25 June, at the University of Northampton’s event on their Innovation Ecosystem Study, with information on how local businesses can benefit from this funded support. People can find out more about this event and secure tickets on Eventbrite.For those unable to attend the event, more information on the new funding and support...

19 June, 2025

Using funding from the Rural England Prosperity Fund and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, North Northamptonshire Council has launched two business capital grant schemes.Until 8am on Monday 23 June, the Rural Business Grant Scheme and the Business Growth Scheme are both accepting applications for capital grants of between £5,000 and £25,000.The grants are designed to help micro and small business become more resilient and support growth. All projects must be delivered and spend claimed by 31 January 2026.The grants are aimed at:micro and small sized businesses located within North Northamptonshire (must have fewer than 49 employees) business must have...

03 June, 2025

North Northamptonshire Council has received funding from the Rural England Prosperity Fund and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to deliver two Business Growth Grant schemes - the Rural Business Grant Scheme (RUBI) and the Business Growth Grant Scheme.Capital grants between £5,000 and £25,000 are available to help micro and small businesses become more resilient and support growth.These grants can be used to help businesses invest in equipment or build extensions and alterations. The scheme aims to support businesses to grow, diversify and innovate, with the visitor economy as a key focus. Eligibility Applications can be made for projects that can start quickly...

14 May, 2025

The Business & Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) Northamptonshire, part of the BIPC national network led by the British Library and delivered through Northamptonshire Libraries, is proud to announce the relaunch of its highly successful business support initiative, now rebranded as Build Your Business 2.0.Delivered in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council, this enhanced programme builds on past success to offer even greater support to aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses across the county.Running until March 2026, and funded with £310,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Build Your Business 2.0 will be offered...

06 May, 2025