Business start up grant
In this section
1. Introduction
This grant in currently closed for any new expressions of interest. If you would like your details to be placed on a waiting list, so that you are informed of any updates of future funding, please complete the form in the link below
Carmarthenshire County Council continue to be fully committed in supporting economic development and businesses throughout the county and as such have secured funding to
deliver Carmarthenshire Business Growth Grant which is funded by the UK Government via the Local Growth Fund
The aim of the grant package is to strengthen local entrepreneurial activity and support SME’s at all stages of their development and progression to start, sustain and grow.
The Start Up Fund will encourage and support the creation of new businesses in the county, resulting directly in the creation of new jobs, therefore improving the local economy.
The grant will be open for application between 11 May 2026 and 31 October 2026 or until the fund is fully allocated.
The Fund will be a business grant scheme, which will include support towards capital expenditure projects and specialist revenue expenditure (not including ongoing running costs), where new jobs are a created because of the financial support.
The guidance is still subject to change due to being a draft document currently
