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£10 million Community Business Fund re-opens for applications

The Community Business Fund is now open for more applications until 31 August. It will be awarding grants between £50,000 and £300,000 to help existing community businesses implement projects that will make them more sustainable.

Before you submit an application, please read the guidance. There will be another funding application round in October 2016. If you want to know more about eligibility or FAQs, we recommend you sign up to the webinar this Thursday 28 July 12.30pm.

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