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.

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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.

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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

University of Sussex

Innovation & Business Partnerships Partner with the University of Sussex to drive innovation and growth. They help businesses access world-leading research, expert consultancy, funding, and bespoke training to solve real-world challenges and boost competitiveness.

UK Government

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

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 Innovate UK

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.

Horsham District Council

Business Rate Relief

Explore forms of rate relief available to eligible businesses.