The grant scheme is a joint initiative between Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and UK Steel Enterprise to provide financial assistance for business start up projects within the Borough of Blaenau Gwent.
The scheme is open to individuals/groups of individuals wishing to pursue business start up opportunities.  All viable business start up projects will be considered (with the exception of mobile businesses) from applicants who fill the given criteria.
The grant could potentially fund 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of £2000.
Economic Development Grant
The European Commission  funded grant scheme provides financial assistance towards the cost of capital equipment for business start up and expansion projects within the manufacturing and service to manufacturing sectors.  The grant is aimed at new and existing SME’s within Blaenau Gwent & businesses seeking to locate to the area.
The grant could potentially fund 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of £5000.