Grants are available to support projects costing between £3,000 and £6,000 (excluding VAT). The Business Support Fund can cover up to 40% of eligible business spend.

Type of support:: Grant
Business stage:: Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
Industry:: Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
Number of employees:: 0 to 9 employees, 10 to 249 employees, 250 to 500 employees and More than 500 employees
Region:: North East

Who’s it for

The scheme is open to trading businesses and social enterprises. Businesses must be planning to grow with a particular focus on applications demonstrating job creation and safeguarding of existing jobs.

What you can get

Grants between £3,000 and £6,000 covering up to 40% of eligible business spend.

Types of projects supported

Marketing Strategy
Web Design / Development
Video and Animation
Social Media
Management Systems
Product Development
Process Improvement
Quality Management
Succession Planning
Business Growth Planning
Financial Restructuring
Change Management

Organiser

Delivered by NBSL and funded by North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.

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Published 26 June 2026

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Sunderland Business Support Fund

Who’s it for

What you can get

Types of projects supported

Organiser

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Sunderland Business Support Fund

Who’s it for

What you can get

Types of projects supported

Organiser

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