Grant Support & Resources
10 Tips to Funding Success
If you missed the 10 Tips to Funding Success grant webinar on 31st July 2025 then you can watch it back here.
The webinar presented top tips to support businesses apply to funding and highlighted upcoming grants.
Stay tuned for in-person events offering grant support coming Autumn 2025. Confirmed information and booking will appear on this page.
Looking for general grant support?
Watch the video here
to receive top tips for applying to grants. This presentation is delivered by Claire Saunders who works within the Economic Development team at South Kesteven. She is an experienced bid writer and can help you put forward the best application to give you the greatest chance of success.
You may also find this Funding Tips for Businesses Support Document helpful, as this offers greater detail and information.
For further support with grant funding, reach out to the Economic Development Team economicdevelopment@southkesteven.gov.uk
Active Grants
South Kesteven Business Growth Grant
The South Kesteven Business Growth Grant, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will support businesses with the boost they need to drive innovation, create and safeguard local jobs, and unlock new growth opportunities. We welcome applications from eligible businesses across all sectors where your project has one or more of the following outcomes:
• Jobs Created or Safeguarded
Projects that directly result in hiring new staff or retaining jobs that were at risk without the investment.
• Upskilling or Training Outcomes
Projects that enable staff to complete certified training, gain new qualifications, or significantly enhance their skills.
• Innovation & Modernisation
New or Improved Products/Services
Introducing something new or improving your existing offer to meet customer demand or enter new markets.
From August through September 30th 2025, applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. If funding remains after this period, a new application window will be opened. Please visit the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce’s website for full details and to apply here South Kesteven Business Growth Grant - Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming Grants
Business Lincolnshire Grants
If your business is registered in South Kesteven then you are eligible to receive fully funded business support. Whether you’re an established business or a start-up business, have a chat to our friendly advisers at the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub to learn more about what opportunities are available and how your business can grow. Some clients working with an Adviser may also qualify for a £500 grant (for businesses established less than 12 months) or £1000 grant (for businesses established 12 months+) to help grow the business. The grant is subject to eligibility criteria and requires at least 50% match funding. It can only be accessed by businesses working with the relevant Adviser.
See more details for business support here
Shopfront Grants
The design and appearance of shopfronts has a marked impact on the perception of the quality of a town centre, of the business itself, dwell time of visitors, and ultimately the economic performance of the town. The SKDC Shopfront Maintenance Grant provides grants of up to £5000 to support business owners within the District’s four towns of Grantham, Stamford, Bourne and Market Deeping in undertaking maintenance or making improvements to their shopfronts in line with SKDC’s Shopfront Design Guidance. The grant can fund up to 100% of the cost of eligible works up to the maximum value of £5000. Projects must be complete before 28th February 2026.
Please contact the Economic Development team for information on any of the above grants Economic Development Team: economicdevelopment@southkesteven.gov.uk