Professional Services Scheme (business grant)
How to apply for a Professional Services Scheme grant
Please note that we only give grants as a last resort. In applying for our grant you will need to give us evidence that you have sought help and funding elsewhere first.
- First check if you are eligible and what you might be entitled to by reading the 'further information' section below;
- Download and print the guidance notes and the application form (links below - use the Word version to save the application and fill it out 'offline', or PDF to print and fill it out by hand).
- Complete the form, which asks for:
- your details and details of your business;
- a business plan for how you will use the grant;
- evidence of your benefit entitlements;
- evidence of how you have sought assistance elsewhere, and;
- evidence of two quotations for the service that you are applying for. - Sign and date the form and the declaration;
- Return the form, business plan & supporting evidence to the Regeneration Team at the address given at the foot of this page;
- We will aim to give you a decision within four weeks of receiving your application.
Printable forms
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Downloads
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Further information
Can anyone apply?
The scheme is for South Norfolk residents and businesses intending to carry out their business from within the district.
We only give grants as a last resort. Therefore, you must try to source the money from elsewhere first, and evidence of this must be provided.
You will need to show that the service, training or product requested is necessary at the time. This may be on the recommendation of Norwich Enterprise Agency Trust [external link], Norfolk & Waveney Enterprise Services [external link] or Business Link East [external link]. However, certain services are not eligible. To find out more read the guidance notes in the 'downloads' section above.
How much can I apply for?
Grants of up to £500 are available for ONE of the following:
Professional Services – A grant of up to £500 is available to assist new and existing businesses in the district seeking specialist professional advice.
Skills and Training – A grant of £500 per employee up to a maximum of two employees, is available towards the cost of training for companies employing up to 4 people.
Equipment – A grant up of to £500 is available to purchase equipment.
Where can I get more information?
Contact our Regeneration Team on 01508 533666 or email prosper@s-norfolk.gov.uk.
How do I apply?
You will need to complete an application form and supply a business plan or project plan, evidence of benefit entitlements and two quotes for the service you are applying for, see the 'How to apply' section above.
If you need help in the preparation of a business plan, advice on this can be obtained from Business Link East [external link] (08457 171615).
Related pages on this website
External links
Business Link East
This site gives information for people who are considering starting up a business, as well as those who are already trading e.g. how to find and manage money for a business, international trade and taxes, returns & payrolls.
Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services (NWES)
The NWES is a registered enterprise agency working in partnership with both the public and private sector to provide business support. It provides a variety of information including business training, information for start-ups and the Advance Loan Scheme.
Norwich Enterprise Agency Trust (NEAT)
Whether you are thinking of starting a business or have been trading for less than three years this site will help you and your business.
Shell LiveWIRE
This website gives a variety of information on advice and support available to young people who are thinking of starting up their own business e.g. unlock your own potential, be your own boss and financial planner.
The Princes Trust
The website provides further details on the work of the Trust.
Women’s Employment Enterprise Training Unit (WEETU)
WEETU offer advice, training and support to develop employment and enterprise opportunities for women.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Assistant Economic Development Officer |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | prosper@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533666 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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