Funding Options

The situation with funding is changing and as a result there is going to be limited grant funding available for tourism businesses in Cheshire. However there are still some programmes available and these are detailed below;

- Restaurant Association Grant Scheme

We run this grant scheme for any eating establishments in Cheshire that want to be part of the restaurant association. Funding is available until October 2007 for capital improvements to restaurants and other eating establishments and also for revenue projects such as website development or specialist advice. Examples of successful projects include;

o An outdoor terrace to extend the restaurant area
o Kitchen equipment
o Furniture purchasing
o Website Development

For more information contact Stephen or Holly on 01244 350233

- Subsidised specialist support

Through the Rural Enterprise Gateway, rural businesses maybe eligible for a subsidy towards architects fees or design fees of upto 40%. For more information and to see if you are eligible contact 01244 628621

- Subsidised training
Again, through the Rural Enterprise Gateway, there is funding to go towards both accredited and non-accredited training courses for rural businesses. For more information contact 01244 628621

- Environmental projects
Land-based businesses may be able to get funding support to help with habitat protection, but which can often have a visitor economy purpose i.e. increasing access to the countryside. For more information about what schemes are available contact REG on 01270 628621

- Other enquiries

The Rural Enterprise Gateway aims to be a one-stop-shop of grant funding information, if it there we should know about it! Contact Nicola or Tracey on 01270 628621