Business funding
Whether you are looking to start a business, relocate to Horsham District or expand your current premises, it’s important to assess your funding options. There are a number of funding schemes and business growth opportunities that can help you, and we've listed the key ones we're aware of here.
LEAP Funding
Secure up to £5,000 to future-proof your business.
- Managed by Horsham District Council
- Start-ups and small businesses based in Horsham District
- Must have less than 20 FTE
- Must have a fully costed, 3-year business plan
The LEAP Small Business Grant Scheme is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Horsham Visitor Experience Grants
Apply for up to £5,000 to create and enhance visitor experiences within the Horsham District
- Micro to small businesses with less than 50 employees
- Managed by Horsham District Council and Experience Sussex
The Horsham Visitor Experience Grant is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Government grant funding
The ‘Find a Grant’ digital service is a single place for eligible individuals and organisations to find and apply for government grants and gain access to financial support.
Grantfinder
Grantfinder is a database for all types of funding including loans, awards and grants to help local companies succeed and grow. Available at Crawley Library. Find out more on the West Sussex Libraries website.
Arts Council England Funding
Arts Council England invest in art and culture for a lasting return. They offer multiple funding programmes for organisations, artists, events, initiatives and others to help achieve their strategy, Let's Create.
Expanding Woodlands for Climate in the South Downs
- Managed by South Downs National Park Authority
- Expanding woodland habitat in the South Downs
- Opportunity for land managers to get paid to plant and manage woodlands
- Work with vetted UK organisations looking to buy woodland carbon credits from the South Downs
Workplace Charging Scheme
- Government grant scheme
- For eligible businesses, charities and public sector organisations
- Voucher-based scheme
- For the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charge-points
Rural England Prosperity Fund
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
- Support projects in a rural area (excludes Horsham Town)
Rural West Sussex Climate Positive Viticulture Fund
- For UK registered companies operating as a vineyard, winery and/or grape distiller within the administrative boundary of Arun, Chichester, Horsham or Mid Sussex District Councils
- For projects supporting the growth of viticulture in West Sussex in an environmentally sustainable manner
- 50% match funding up to £10,000 available
- Deadline for applications is 30 January 2025