Our Leading Funding Sources
There are many funding opportunities available so it can be difficult to identify the right one for your business. Get in touch with our experienced advisers about your growth plans and the support that you need to meet those goals.
Norfolk grant and funding schemes
Speak directly with our advisers about developing and growing your business. Call 0300 333 6536 and press 1 to speak with the Norfolk team and register your interest here.
Business Growth Fund (BGF) – Norfolk only
Grants between £5,000 and £50,000
Norfolk County Council has created a special fund, supporting businesses with an ambition to grow.
We are looking for projects that will have a positive impact on Norfolk such as a creating a unique offer, attracting more business into the area, developing export opportunities or increasing productivity. Our Norfolk team of High Growth advisers can help assess your project and if it is eligible they can support you with the application and offer follow on business support.
We have a qualified team, and our fully funded and impartial support covers:
- One-to-one coaching
- Comprehensive business diagnostics
- Bespoke growth action plans
- Help develop business plan, and
- Grant funding advice.
The grant can fund up to 30% of supported project costs. The minimum grant is £5,000 and the maximum grant is £50,000. This means the minimum project size is £16,667. Read the Business Growth Fund Frequently Asked Questions (2026) and find out if your project is eligible. Please note that priority is given to applicants that have not had any grants for the last three years.
We recently held a webinar ‘How to apply for Norfolk Business Growth Fund (up to £50K)’. Here is the BGF presentation Feb 2026 as a reference. If applying for a grant is the right solution for you, register your interest here. Takes less than five minutes.
Suffolk Business Grant Scheme
Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000
Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this Scheme is delivered by Babergh District Council, East Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Mid Suffolk District Council and West Suffolk Council. The Suffolk district councils are looking to provide support to businesses across Suffolk to grow and become more productive, to encourage innovation and to become more environmentally sustainable through small grants to local SME businesses. Businesses can apply for grants between £5,000 and £10,000, with amaximum grant intervention of 50%. Businesses wishing to apply or for further guidance and support should first contact the New Anglia Growth Hub to discuss their project ideas. Register your details here with us to access support or call on 0300 333 6536.