What grants are available for investors?


Companies with capital investment projects of over £500,000 in eligible sectors that create jobs can apply for Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) grants. The grant is available for “knowledge based projects providing skilled jobs” and the maximum amount is up to 15% of fixed capital costs.

Further information on RSA can be obtained on the DTI web site.

A new Enterprise Grant Scheme aimed at helping manufacturing businesses employing up to 249 people backs up the revised RSA scheme. This grant is available to companies with capital investment projects of up to £500,000 and covers the whole of the Wakefield District. The maximum grant awarded is £75,000.

Further information on the Enterprise Grant Scheme can be obtained can be obtained here.