A new pot of funding is now open for applications - all part of a programme helping people and communities in north Northamptonshire to grow, cook and eat healthily.Grow, Cook, Eat - funded by Public Health Northamptonshire and managed by the team from Groundwork Northamptonshire – is a two-year programme focused on improving people’s physical and mental health and supporting people and community groups to grow their own food, as well as cook and eat more healthily.A key part of the programme is the launch of this new pot of ‘Seed Funding’, with community driven projects with a focus on...

20 June, 2023

Grants of £10,000 - £50,000 are now available for rural businesses across North Northamptonshire.Using monies received from the Rural England Prosperity Fund, North Northamptonshire Council has launched the grant scheme to support existing rural businesses, with applications now open.The Rural Fund provides capital funding to support rural businesses to develop new products and facilities that will be of wider benefit to the local economy. This includes farm businesses looking to diversify income streams.Further information on how to apply for these business grants is available on the NNC website.  Completed applications must be received by 5pm on 21 July 2023.Cllr David...

06 June, 2023

Growing firms in the South East Midlands will find out how they can successfully bid for up to £300,000 for capital projects at an exciting free event next month.SEMLEP will unveil details of two new funding streams that are opening soon to growing businesses across Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes at its Show Me Success business conference.The event will also give firms the chance to connect with other ambitious business leaders, hear from leading speakers, access university-led business masterclasses and take advantage of expert support from SEMLEP Growth Curve advisers.SEMLEP chief executive Hilary Chipping said: “This is an important event...

23 May, 2023

A programme of specialised support for aspiring and existing tech entrepreneurs. Who it’s for Startup and scaleup tech businesses across the UK What you can get Participants can access a range of services including:Growth programmes - Scaleup, Funding Readiness, Product Builder, Female Founders and Black Founders Sector-specific support via the Industry Bridge Programme - including agritech, care and healthtech Mentoring sessions Research and insights Events Online learning materials Tailored local supportAll support is fully funded by HM Government and delivered by Barclays Eagle Labs. APPLY HERE ...

04 May, 2023

A variety of projects across North Northamptonshire are set to benefit from grant funding totalling £100,000.Projects that will benefit the community, which include improvements to facilities and new sports equipment, will now receive grants of up £5,000 from North Northamptonshire Council’s (NNC) Shared Prosperity Fund allocation.In February, NNC encouraged community groups and projects to apply for funding via the council’s Community Grants Programme, following agreement to extend the existing scheme and utilise £100,000 of Shared Prosperity Funding.More than 20 organisations were successful with their bids and will now be able to deliver projects to improve lives for local residents"There was strong demand...

28 April, 2023

Time is running out for businesses to access a free intensive support programme designed to help them achieve sustainable long-term growth.Across the South East Midlands, hundreds of firms have risen to new heights with support from SEMLEP’s Growth Curve programme since its launch at the beginning of 2020.But with funding for the programme coming to an end, businesses only have 100 days left from Wednesday, March 22, to take advantage of free support from Growth Curve advisers.SEMLEP Growth Hub manager Vicky Hlomuka said: “This programme has provided invaluable support and training for local businesses, putting them on track for future...

20 March, 2023

Voluntary and community groups from across North Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply for grants to help improve the lives of local residents.North Northamptonshire Council’s Community Grants Programme has been allocated £100,000 of Shared Prosperity Funding and applications for suitable projects are now open until 11:59pm on 7 March 2023 for:Grants up to £2,500 Grants of between £2,500 and £5,000The scheme is open to community and voluntary sector organisations, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that help to build community capacity, with priority given to projects that support the council’s key priorities and the strategic aims.The council’s six...

15 February, 2023

Voluntary and community groups who are looking for a funding boost to kick-start a project in 2023 are being encouraged to apply for small grants to help improve the lives of residents in North Northamptonshire.Community fundingFunding of up to £5,000 is being made available by North Northamptonshire Council.The second funding round is currently open:Grants up to £2,500– deadline 6 February 2023 Grants of between £2,500 and £5,000– deadline 6 February 2023The scheme is open to community and voluntary sector organisations, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, with priority given to projects that support the council’s key priorities and the strategic aims.The...

11 January, 2023