Rural Prosperity Fund

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Eligibility for the fund
Example projects

Grant Funding for Rural Businesses and Community

Braintree District Council has been awarded £176,724 from the Rural Prosperity Fund to support capital projects that boost the rural economy.

The rural fund provides capital funding to:

support new and existing rural businesses to develop new products and facilities that will be of wider benefit to the local economy.
support new and improved community infrastructure, providing essential community services and assets for local people and businesses to benefit the local economy.

For businesses

Capital grants of between £2,500 and £20,000 will be available, although match funding from the businesses of at least 50% of eligible costs will be required. Payment will be made in arrears. Available to micro and small sized businesses to enable them to grow and develop; this could include undertaking innovation, adopting new to the firm tech or processes and purchasing equipment.

The project must be located within the rural areas of Braintree as defined by DEFRA.

Read the criteria for applying to the business grant
For community organisations

Capital grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 will also be available, match funding of eligible costs of 20% will be required (discretionary). Payment in advance (evidence of spend will be required with final progress report). Available to Parish Councils, legally constituted community groups, or charities. Funding can be used to refurbish local natural, cultural or heritage assets. The proposals should show how they support the rural community.

The project must be located within the rural areas of Braintree as defined by DEFRA.

Read the criteria for applying to the community grant

If you have any questions about the Rural England Prosperity Fund or the application process, you can email: repfenquiries@braintree.gov.uk

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