Cynnal y Cardi - Local Growth Fund 2026-2027
This fund is open.
“We are now accepting Expressions of Interest for the Cynnal y Cardi Business Capital grant.”
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting economic development and businesses, Ceredigion County Council is delivering the Cynnal y Cardi Business Capital Grant. This grant is funded by the UK Government, administered by the Welsh Government, and delivered through the Local Growth Fund.
This support is intended to strengthen business resilience, stimulate economic growth, and contribute to the long-term prosperity of Ceredigion.
We are launching a business grant scheme that provides funding for capital investment projects only. The Expression of Interest form will open from 1st July 2026 until 3rd August and will be assessed for eligibility. Eligible applicants may then be invited to submit a full application.
Cynnal y Cardi Business Capital Grant - minimum support of £2,500 up to £50,000
The Cynnal y Cardi Business Capital Grant aims to:
- Increase capital investment in businesses with high growth potential, enabling improvements in productivity, innovation, and competitiveness
- Support the growth and expansion ambitions of both new and existing businesses
- Facilitate the development of the social enterprise sector, helping organisations to realise new opportunities and achieve sustainable growth
- Promote job creation, workforce development, and increased wage levels across the local economy
The programme is particularly interested in supporting projects that demonstrate innovation, access to higher-value markets, and the adoption of new or creative approaches that enhance business growth, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability.
The Fund will be a business grant scheme, which will include support towards capital expenditure projects and specialist revenue expenditure (e.g. training costs associated with capital equipment purchases - not including ongoing running costs or staff costs).
Please note that you must first complete an Expression of Interest form, which requires you to provide information about your project. Your submission will then be assessed for eligibility. If your project meets the eligibility criteria, you will be invited to complete a full application form.
Applications are welcome in Welsh or English. Applications submitted in either language will be treated equally.
The fund will welcome applications under a first come, first serve basis between 1st July 2026 and 14th August 2026 (full applications by invite only), or until the fund is fully allocated.
For further information please view our Guidance Notes.