Basingstoke and Deane Rural England Prosperity Fund for micro and small businesses

This scheme is now closed for applications.

The Basingstoke and Deane Rural England Prosperity Fund (the Rural Fund) aims to support local rural micro and small businesses, with the delivery of new and innovative projects that support the diversification of the rural economy and improve the visitor infrastructure and experience.

This is a flexible fund that provides capital funding only. Projects will need to have clear and measurable social or economic benefits for the residents of Basingstoke and Deane and will need to address clearly evidenced business needs.

The Rural Fund is open to any local micro and small businesses based in rural areas of the borough of Basingstoke and Deane.