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As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting economic development and businesses, Ceredigion County Council are delivering the Cynnal y Cardi Business Capital grant which is funded by the UK Government via the Local Growth Fund.

This support is intended to strengthen business resilience, stimulate economic growth, and contribute to the long-term prosperity of Ceredigion.

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

Applications will be accepted from businesses across all sectors; however, priority will be given to projects within the following sectors, as priority sectors for the local economy:

• Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
• Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry
• Construction
• Digital
• Energy
• Food and Drink
• Retail
• Tourism and Leisure

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.

All activity must be completed, and funding claimed by the 31^st of January 2027.

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.

Cynnal y Cardi Business Capital Grant - Expression of Interest form

The grant will be open for applications on a first come first served basis from the 1^st of July 2026.

Please see deadlines in the table below:

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