Blaenau Gwent Kick Start Plus Grant

Background Kick Start Plus is a joint initiative funded by UK Steel Enterprise and administered by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

Objectives of Fund The grant is aimed at supporting new businesses from six months up to three years old in Blaenau Gwent, to help them develop and expand.

Value Notes Support can provide a maximum of 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum amount of £1,000.

Match Funding Restrictions Applicants are required to identify at least 50% of their total project costs from other sources.

Factors considered include the following:

• Case officer evaluation.
• Jobs created/safeguarded.
• Value for Money.
• Economic Impact.

Location Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council area

Restrictions Revenue and working capital costs including:

• VAT.
• Stock/Consumables.
• Repair and maintenance costs.

Eligible Expenditure Eligible expenditure includes the following:

• ICT equipment.
• Website.
• Marketing.
• Training/Accreditations.