Grants to help community businesses with the preparation of business plans and feasibility studies, and capital investment into the business.

An accredited firm of chartered accountants or equivalent professional organisation must prepare the business plan.

Value

50 per cent of the costs up to grant ceiling.

Max amount: £5,000
Additional Info

Ineligible sectors include:

transport
activities linked to the production, processing and marketing of agricultural goods
export-related aid
aid favouring domestic goods over imports
Website:    www.merthyr.gov.uk/Home/Busine ss/Financial+Assistance.htm
Contact:    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Address:    Civic Centre
Castle Street
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8AN
Tel:    01685 725 246