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.
Business Rate Relief
Explore forms of rate relief available to eligible businesses.
LEAP Funding
Secure up to £5,000 to future-proof your business. For start-ups and small businesses based in Horsham District with less than 20 FTE.
Southern Water Business Partnership Fund
Has your business got a great idea to save water but not the funds to make it happen? Southern Water's Business Partnership Fund offers businesses grants to make your water-saving ideas a reality.
Apprenticeship training funding
Access funding to help upskill your business' current workforce or bring in an apprentice. Any business based in West Sussex can apply.
Grantfinder at West Sussex Libraries
Grantfinder is a database for all types of funding including loans, awards and grants to help local companies succeed and grow. Available at West Sussex libraries including Horsham.
University of Sussex
Innovation & Business Partnerships Partner with the University of Sussex to drive innovation and growth. We help businesses access world-leading research, expert consultancy, funding, and bespoke training to solve real-world challenges and boost competitiveness.
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.
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.
UKRI funding
UK Research and Innovation offer funding and support across all academic disciplines and industrial areas from the medical and biological sciences to astronomy, physics, chemistry and engineering, social sciences, economics, environmental sciences, and the arts and humanities.