UK Shared Prosperity Funding

South Staffordshire Council has been allocated government funding to benefit its businesses and communities- find out more on this page

This prospectus sets out the council's priorities for delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund up to March 2025.

£1.2m of UK shared prosperity funding is open for schemes and project proposals in South Staffordshire.

Please note any projects must be completed, evidenced, paid for and claimed by 10th March 2025.

If your project requires planning permission, it is unlikely your project would be completed by this time.

We can offer capital funding to help small
business growth, community projects and
farm diversification. Find out more and
how to apply from this page.

Please note any projects must be completed, evidenced, paid for and claimed by 10th March 2025.

If your project requires planning permission, it is unlikely your project would be completed by this time.

If you are thinking of starting a business, or you have recently taken the step into self-employment, Start in South Staffs can help you to access the most recent information and support to help your business flourish and grow.  

Strive for success is a business growth programme designed to assist existing businesses trading for two years and over realise their growth potential.
Please note any projects must be completed, evidenced, paid for and claimed by 10th March 2025.

If your project requires planning permission, it is unlikely your project would be completed by this time.

Rapid R&D Assessment and Innovation Generator is a fully funded programme designed in partnership with Staffordshire University to support businesses in South Staffordshire looking to advance or improve innovation within their organisation.

South Staffordshire businesses can get help to make their business greener

South Staffordshire Council has commissioned an external company undertake research in some of the village centres

Our award winning programme can help you improve your skills, access funding for training or enhance your career opportunities.

South Staffordshire council is committed to supporting the district's business community. We are targeting a portion of our UKSPF allocation to support our local business, with a focus on those operating in the village centres.

Application deadline 31st January 2025.

Please note any projects must be completed, evidenced, paid for and claimed by 10th March 2025.

If your project requires planning permission, it is unlikely your project would be completed by this time.

Funding schemes available to eligible businesses based in South Staffordshire or those looking to relocate to the area are listed below.

We delighted to announce the launch a new project, showcasing the best of the district and boost visitor numbers.

The Destination Marketing Campaign is aimed to showcase the districts uniqueness and character.

South Staffordshire Council is committed to supporting its communities and promoting South Staffordshire a great place to live, work and explore.