Business Growth Fund is a grant from North East CA, delivered by UMi (UKSPF). Amount: £20,000–£300,000 discretionary grants (per Invest North East England).
Sourced North East is not the funder. Details can change, so confirm eligibility and deadlines on the official page before applying or spending money.
One short, free email each Monday: new schemes, changed amounts and deadlines closing that week. Every item links to its official source.
£20,000–£300,000 discretionary grants (per Invest North East England)
Businesses investing in Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland or Sunderland, with a focus on job creation.
Check with funder. Check with funder. Last checked 15 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/get-involved/funding-opportunities
Durham County Council · Grant and interest-free loan
Targeted Business Improvement Grant, Property Reuse interest-free loan, Meanwhile Uses Grant. Amounts: check with funder
County Durham · Checked
North East Fund, managed by FW Capital · Loan / mixed loan-equity
Loans from £50,000, up to £1m for established businesses
Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham · Checked
Made Smarter with North East Growth Hub and Tees Valley CA · Grant plus support
Up to £3,500 for technical advice. Up to £20,000 (max 50% of cost) for software or equipment
Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham, Tees Valley · Checked
