Coronavirus (COVID-19) - guidance and support Brexit - check what you need to do Home Business Business loans and funding Kent and Medway Business Fund 0% loans between £100,000 and £500,000 for small and medium sized businesses. UK Community Renewal Fund Grants of up to £3 million are available for projects that will be delivered between summer 2021 and 31 March 2022. Innovation loans The scheme offers 0% loans to small and medium sized businesses in Kent and Medway. South East Business Boost The scheme offers growth grants to small and medium sized businesses in Kent and Medway. EU funding EU funding supports projects delivering economic, social or environmental benefits. Hire an apprentice We offer advice and recruitment support to help your business grow by hiring an apprentice. No Use Empty loan Loans for property owners to convert empty buildings into quality residential housing. Start Up Loan Low interest loans for pre-start and early stage businesses. Borrow up to £25,000 at a 6% fixed interest rate. The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) finds and funds exploitable innovation to support UK defence and security. Low Carbon Kent Low Carbon Kent is a network of businesses tackling and adapting to climate change. Low Carbon Across the South East (LoCASE) Low carbon growth, energy and resource efficiency grants for small and medium sized business across the Kent and Medway. Technology Resilience vouchers The Technology Resilience voucher scheme will help small companies take advantage of digital technologies. Give website feedback Contact us About the website Privacy statement Cookies Accessibility statement Site map © 2021 Kent County Council KCC on Twitter KCC on Facebook KCC on YouTube KCC mailing list