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Sunderland Business Support Fund

Grants are available to support projects costing between £3,000 and £6,000 (excluding VAT). The Business Support Fund can cover up to 40% of eligible business spend.

From:
Department for Business and Trade
Published
26 June 2026
Type of support:
Grant
Business stage:
Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
Industry:
Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
Number of employees:
0 to 9 employees, 10 to 249 employees, 250 to 500 employees and More than 500 employees
Region:
North East

Who’s it for

The scheme is open to trading businesses and social enterprises. Businesses must be planning to grow with a particular focus on applications demonstrating job creation and safeguarding of existing jobs.

What you can get

  • Grants between £3,000 and £6,000 covering up to 40% of eligible business spend.

Types of projects supported

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Web Design / Development
  • Video and Animation
  • Social Media
  • Management Systems
  • Product Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Quality Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Growth Planning
  • Financial Restructuring
  • Change Management

Organiser

Delivered by NBSL and funded by North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.

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Published 26 June 2026
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