Large Project Support
The reality is that the grant funding landscape is complex and varies greatly between sectors and regions. It is difficult to work out eligibility and method of application, never mind how packages of different grant support measures may be assembled for a major project. This is another area where Mickledore can help.
Major projects can be broken down into their constituent parts and examined against timescales in order to determine projects likely to gain support, most appropriate mix of applications, whether to break projects into stages and the wider public sector engagement involved - such as implication for planning gain.
Large projects which make a significant contribution to the economic strategies of a region can gain attract significant government funding. This can be more complex than simple grant scheme applications but may involve aspects which can be funded by government outside state aid legislation because of wider beneficiaries and opportunities for different approaches by government such as the consideration of joint ventures. Careful consideration needs to be given to complex funding structures because of state aid rules which cover all aspects of the commercial deal (including risk sharing, split of returns, cost of finance and exit routes) in addition to funding. It is critical to explore all options and put in place a public funding stratgy at the outset of a project to maximise support.
Mickledore is expert in government funding opportunities for companies and would be delighted to talk to you about the opportunities for your business.