Durham Business Growth (productivity support) is a fully funded advice from Business Durham / Durham County Council. Amount: One-to-one engagement, action plans and productivity interventions (no cash amount).
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.
One-to-one engagement, action plans and productivity interventions (no cash amount)
Trading businesses in County Durham with 0–249 staff looking to grow and improve productivity.
Open. Fully funded. No closing date published on GOV.UK or the programme website (checked 20 Oct 2026). Start with an expression of interest. Last checked 20 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/durham-business-growth
North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (lead delivery partner: Northumberland County Council) · Fully funded advice
Fully funded specialist advice, training and peer-to-peer learning, backed by £8.5m from the Mayor. Check with funder.
Northumberland, County Durham, Gateshead · Checked
NBSL (North East Mayoral Strategic Authority) · Grant
Up to 40% of eligible spend on projects costing £3,000–£6,000 excluding VAT (a maximum grant of £2,400)
Sunderland · Checked
Business & IP Centre North East · Fully funded expert support (grant-paid)
Up to 12 hours of expert support, fully funded
North Tyneside · Checked
