East Devon District Council has launched the fourth round of its Innovation and Resilience Fund (IRF) Grant Scheme. The scheme offers financial support to local businesses aiming to improve productivity or create new employment opportunities through capital investment projects.
About the Fund
The IRF grants provide between £3,000 and £30,000, with applicants required to provide 30% match funding. The funding is intended to support projects that will have a lasting impact on business growth and job creation within East Devon.
Eligibility and Application Process
Businesses must be primarily based and trading in East Devon.
Projects should focus on improving productivity or generating new, high-value employment.
Priority is given to businesses that have not previously received IRF funding
Applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest by 23rd July. Following this, successful applicants will receive the full application form, which must be submitted by 4pm on 15th August via email to irf@eastdevon.gov.uk. All projects must be completed by 28th February 2026.
Further Information
For more information, see https://eastdevon.gov.uk/business-and-investment/innovation-and-resilience-fund/
Businesses can also contact the IRF team at irf@eastdevon.gov.uk.