Tamworth Borough Council is encouraging local businesses to apply for a specialist business support programme that could unlock up to £1,000 in grant funding to help turn their growth plans into reality.
The Business Growth Action Grant offers eligible Tamworth businesses up to £1,000 towards capital investment after successfully completing one of Staffordshire County Council's business support programmes.
What the grant can be used for
The grant is designed to help businesses put expert advice into action by investing in equipment, technology and other capital purchases that will improve productivity, increase capacity and support long-term growth.
Eligible businesses can use the funding towards new machinery, specialist equipment, digital technology, software, low-carbon improvements and other one-off investments that directly support the recommendations identified during their business support programme.
Who can apply
To qualify, businesses must complete either Staffordshire County Council's Growth Ladder Programme or Build and Scale Programme, which provide tailored support to help businesses identify opportunities to grow and improve performance.
The grant is available to eligible Tamworth-based small and medium-sized businesses and self-employed businesses that have been trading for between two and five years and are ready to grow.
Key deadlines
Applications for the grant close at 2pm on 30 November 2026, with all approved investment needing to be completed by 28 February 2027.
Places on the business support programmes are limited, so Tamworth businesses are being encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on both the business support and the opportunity to apply for the grant.
Councillor Nova Arkney, portfolio holder for infrastructure and local economy, said: "We know that many businesses have ambitious plans to grow but can sometimes struggle to find the funding needed to take that next step. The Business Growth Action Grant is designed to bridge that gap by helping businesses invest in the equipment, technology and improvements they need after receiving expert business advice."
Businesses interested in finding out more about the grant or checking their eligibility can contact Tamworth Borough Council's Economic Development Team by email.
