Small Business Grant programme

Thank you to all those businesses who have applied to the Small Business Grant programme. This programme is now closed.

Over the last 12 months, the council has invested approximately £1.75 million into the scheme through UKSPF allocations. We are currently in the process of assessing all applications from the most recent weeks. This could take us more time than anticipated due to the high number of applications received. If you have an open application with us, please note it is likely that we will be informing you of the outcome by mid November. We apologise for the delay but we wish to ensure all remaining applications are fully appraised before we inform businesses of the outcome. If your application status changes due to this delay and you need to proceed with your project without SPF, please do not hesitate to contact us at ukspf@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk and we will remove your application.

Other support and grants

Businesses can find out about other support and grants available from our business and economy page. A range of support, including free to access webinars, courses and events, is also available at the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub website. You can sign up for a weekly newsletter about the latest opportunities, funding and support on the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub website. You can also contact your local North Yorkshire Council business advisor directly for business-related help and support:

• Scarborough and Whitby: Carey Bilton Carey.Bilton@northyorks.gov.uk
• Thirsk and Malton: Joanna Rodwell Joanna.Rodwell@northyorks.gov.uk
• Richmond and Northallerton: Claire Lowe Claire.Lowe@northyorks.gov.uk
• Selby and Ainsty: Heidi Green Heidi.Green@northyorks.gov.uk
• Skipton and Ripon: Michaela Young Michaela.Young@northyorks.gov.uk
• Harrogate and Knaresborough: Michael Reynolds Michael.Reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk