Business Start Up Grant
Scheme Objectives This a discretionary scheme to encourage new entrepreneurs to establish a business in the county of Conwy. Individuals or partners who have established a new business in the county of Conwy are entitled to apply for a grant. Eligibility Criteria
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The applicant(s) should be establishing a new business for the first time The applicant(s) should never have been in business before The business must be a new business activity and cannot be taking over an existing business. The applicant(s) must not be setting up a business in premises previously used for a similar operation The business must have been established within 18 months prior to the application. Successful applicants will not be eligible for a further New Business Starts grant. Evidence of company incorporation, planning consent and all other necessary consents must be submitted to allow the application to proceed. A business plan is required to support the application. Assistance is available from various business support organisations to draw up your business plan. The applicant should provide evidence of participation in the New Business Starts Programme.
Process • The completed New Business Starts Grant application form with supporting documentation should be submitted to Conwy County Borough Council. The grants are all overseen by the Business & Development panel. A decision will be made within 6 weeks of receiving the application form and all necessary information, and if successful a cheque will be issued within 3 weeks.
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