Business support Newhaven

Businesses in Newhaven are fortunate to have access to a wide range of business support and funding opportunities. Some funds will get withdrawn or amended from time to time, so we always advise checking the relevant websites for the latest details. 

Transforming Newhaven Investment Fund – NEZ

The Transforming Newhaven Investment Funds offers flexible grant investment for local businesses and the public sector to invest in transformational growth projects.  The fund aims to support an inclusive economy, creating economic success and improving the health, wealth and wellbeing of all Newhaven residents.

The fund pot will support transformational projects and is open to public sector agencies working in Newhaven and businesses located in the Enterprise Zone area which meet the following criteria:

• Support the Newhaven Enterprise Zone Strategic Objectives
• Lever in a minimum match funding of 50% (1:1 investment)
• Projects that are able to demonstrate impact and benefits
• Projects that demonstrate value for money

A maximum grant of  £100,000 is available to support transformational growth projects.

A small proportion of the Investment Fund is also available to fund feasibility and technical work to structure and develop transformational projects. The maximum amount of feasibility funding grant funding is £30,000 per application. Find out more.

NEZ Business Growth Fund 2026-2028

This supports three priority areas;

Development of new or refurbishment of employment space

• This fund will finance feasibility studies, masterplans, site investigations, pre-planning and business case development and property adaptations.

Low carbon investment

• Any company that wishes to pursue business growth by developing low carbon products and/or incorporating low carbon processes or services. This may be achieved through pure research and development, capital investment or environmental aid support.
• Support to implement carbon reduction measures.

Capital Projects

• Businesses can apply for a grant for the cost of capital projects – this could include new equipment, machinery, low-carbon or zero-carbon commercial vehicles.

The fund is open to all businesses within the Newhaven Enterprise Zone and offers grants of up to £15,000, requiring a minimum 50% match funding. Projects must enable business growth or improvement and align with the strategic objectives of the Enterprise Zone, demonstrating clear impact, benefits and value for money.

Find out more and apply at the Newhaven Enterprise Zone.

Community Support Fund – NEZ, 2026-2028

The NEZ Community Support Fund is a community grants scheme set up by the Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) to benefit the Newhaven BN9 postcode area by offering one-off awards to charities and not-for-profit organisations who work within this community. We particularly welcome applications from those who have not previously received an award from this fund.

More details about the Community Support Fund on the NEZ website.

Newhaven Town Centre Revitalisation Fund – NEZ, 2026-2028

The Town Centre Revitalisation Fund is designed to make the town centre a more attractive place for visitors, workers and residents to spend time in, boosting Newhaven’s economy.

Independent retailers, landowners and tenants are being invited to apply for grants to enhance the appearance of storefronts that are used for commercial purposes. Much of the fund is used to cover the cost of repairs to eligible retail and hospitality premises, including fascia restoration, painting, decorating, guttering and lighting – all of which elevate the area, boost footfall and encourage our local residents and visitors to come into the Town Centre.

All businesses and landowners located in the Town Centre Enterprise Zone are invited to apply. A minimum of 25% match funding is required up to a maximum grant of £7,500.

More details about this fund can be found here

Get in touch with Newhaven Chamber via our contact form.