Business grants and funding

We aim to support our local economy as much as possible and know that it's not always easy to get the business funding you need.

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Business Builder Programme

This is a support programme we are operating in both Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council areas to help local businesses to grow and prosper, adding to the local economy - and now with a recently added Rural Capital Grant component.

We will provide entrepreneurs looking to start-up in business with access to quality advice and support – including paid for use of a comprehensive online business start-up training package. Going through our Foundation programme first will get you on a better footing to be able to apply for grant support later on, once you start your business.

For businesses that are already trading we will provide access to grant funding backed up and coupled with access to specialist mentoring and training courses at the Council’s Carrowbreck training centre.

The Rural Business Builder Capital Grant programme offers businesses the opportunity to submit an expression of interest to be considered for grant funding to part fund a capital expenditure project. In some cases this can provide a greater value of funding support.

Find out more about all the above support under the Business Builder programme

View our case studies to find out how we have helped businesses through Business Builder


New Anglia LEP funding

Business Transition to Net Zero

Business Transition to Net Zero is aimed at businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk with ambitions to reduce their carbon footprint and increase productivity with consultancy to support your business.

Contact New Anglia LEP for more information.


Find out more about funding and useful information that may be available through organisational partners.

Find out more about energy and electric vehicle support and funding opportunities that may be available to your business.

Economic Development

Telephone: 01603 980441