Community businesses in England can apply for support from a new programme designed to help them strengthen and develop their business. Powering Up has been launched by Power to Change: it will run for four years with multiple rounds of funding across the key areas of digital growth, zero carbon and sustainability, and financial resilience, with a cross cutting theme of diversity, equity and inclusion.
The initial phase of the programme focuses on community businesses looking to learn how digital skills could help their business develop and grow. This might include moving services online, web search optimisation or implementing digital systems to improve efficiency.
Community businesses can apply for support through a tailored package worth £20,000 in total including technical expertise, professional development, wellbeing support and an £8,000 unrestricted grant.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
A new programme providing a package of tailored support and grant funding for community businesses. The first round is now open to community businesses that need help with digital skills (apply by 13 December 2021).
Application deadline:
Round 1 (Digital Skills) 13 December 2021. Further rounds will open in 2022.
Fund description:
https://www.powertochange.org.uk/our-work/our-programmes/powering-up/