Business Grants
Business Awards and Grants
Bedford Borough Council is committed to
encouraging innovation and supporting existing companies that want
to grow, as well as helping those planning to move to the
area. Businesses with such ambitions can gain significant
support from the array of grants and funding schemes made available
each year.
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Bedford Borough Council has access to a
business specific grant finder search facility concentrated on the
Bedford area, this includes applicable national and regional grant
opportunities.
Please contact the Business Development Team
on 01234 227296.
Website: www.j4b.com
Business Link
East
A government-funded service offering free,
independent and impartial business advice. They also offer free
business health checks and can advise on reducing running costs and
managing cash flow. Telephone: 08457
171615
Website: https://www.gov.uk/
East of England Development
Agency
EEDA offers a number of grants available to
businesses in Bedford under its' Finance for Innovation' programme.
Further information on the available finance can be found on the
following EEDA website:
EEDA - Finance
for Innovation
Telephone: 01223 713900
Manufacturing Advisory Service –
East
Provides manufacturing businesses with expert
advice to deliver measurable improvements by helping improve
performance and productivity.
Telephone: 0845 300
4443
Website: http://www.mas-east.org.uk
The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust offers practical solutions
to help young people get their lives working. We have a range of
solutions for 14-30 year olds provided through our area
offices.
Includes a Business Programme providing money
and support to help young people start up in business.
Website:
Prince's Trust
Telephone: 07879 897565 / 0800
842842