Lancashire Growing Places Fund

About this funding

The Lancashire Growing Places Fund provides loan finance to businesses and organisations across the North West region.

The programme is designed to address funding gaps where mainstream lenders such as banks are unwilling or unable to provide finance. It supports a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, construction, life sciences, IT and digital, hospitality, real estate and property development, agriculture and food, transport and infrastructure, and inward investment activities.

Eligible projects span residential and commercial property developments, research and development facilities, transport and infrastructure schemes, and activities to attract investment to the region. Businesses and organisations of all sizes operating across all sectors in the North West may apply. Specific loan amounts are not detailed in available programme information.

Enquiries about the application process and eligibility should be directed to the Department for Business and Trade, which administers the fund. Further guidance on how to apply and detailed application procedures are available through the funder.

Who can apply

Businesses and organisations across all sectors operating in the North West region; particularly suited to projects with demonstrated funding gaps that mainstream lenders (such as banks) are reluctant or unable to finance; includes residential and commercial property developments, R&D facilities, transport and infrastructure projects, and inward investment activities.

How to apply

• Application process not detailed in source material
• enquire via Department for Business and Trade for further guidance and application procedures

Common questions

What is Lancashire Growing Places Fund?

The Lancashire Growing Places Fund offers loan finance to North West businesses and organisations to bridge gaps left by mainstream lenders, supporting property, infrastructure, R&D and inward investment across all sectors.

How much funding is available?

Lancashire Growing Places Fund offers Not specified in source material.

Who can apply for Lancashire Growing Places Fund?

Businesses and organisations across all sectors operating in the North West region; particularly suited to projects with demonstrated funding gaps that mainstream lenders (such as banks) are reluctant or unable to finance; includes residential and commercial property developments, R&D facilities…

What is the deadline?

Lancashire Growing Places Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.

Who provides Lancashire Growing Places Fund?

Lancashire Growing Places Fund is provided by Department for Business and Trade.

How do I apply for Lancashire Growing Places Fund?

Application process not detailed in source material; enquire via Department for Business and Trade for further guidance and application procedures