Please use this form to express an interest in a share of £120,261 Rural England Prosperity Funding which is on offer to help micro and small rural businesses and farms in the district expand or diversify.
Any small rural business/organisation with legal status can apply, including parish councils, public sector organisations, voluntary organisations, charities, higher and further education institutions, and private companies, provided:
The business/organisation has:
- less than 50 employees.
- a turnover of no more than £10.2 million
- a balance sheet showing less than £5.1 million
- Must be legally registered (e.g., with HMRC, Companies House, or Charity Commission).
REPF funding will be for capital investment only. This means that it must be spent on assets such as a building or equipment which are expected to be used for a period of at least one year.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 27 June 2025 at 4pm.
Before starting this form, please check if you will need planning permission – our planning enquiry tool will help you find out.
Planning enquiry tool | Planning enquiry tool – Lichfield District Council
