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Small producers pilot fund application

How to apply

Application deadline is 12 noon on 9 January 2026.

Your details

Name of primary contact * The name of the person we would be discussing the application with.

Email address of primary contact *

Name of organisation *

Organisation address *

Postcode *

Website address

Contact telephone number *

What type of organisation are you? *

Business

Social Enterprise

What is your company type? *

Sole trader

Partnership

Limited company

Other

If other, what is your company type? *

What is your registered company number (if applicable)?

What was your annual turnover (sales) during your last full trading year? *

£0k-49k

£50k-99k

£100k-249k

£250k-499k

£500k-999k

£1m+

How many Full Time Equivalent employees do you have? *

Please confirm you are not trading whilst insolvent. *

I am not trading while insolvent

Your project must contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: * Tick all that apply

Increased levels of innovation and productivity

Sustainable local food and drink production

Improved collaboration

Increased energy efficiencies

Strengthened and/or shortened supply chains

Sustained jobs in rural communities

Strengthened local economy

Please outline and describe (minimum 300 words, maximum 600 words) : * • how your project will meet the desired outcomes (see above) • how your project will benefit a number of small food and drink producers • the capital project you are seeking to invest in

Please give an estimate of the TOTAL cost of your project (in whole £s only). *

Please give an estimate of the amount of funding you require from HIE to support your project (in whole £s only). *

Please provide information on how you will ensure completion of your project and submission of all claims by 10 March 2026. * If planning permission is required to implement the works detailed in your application, this must be in place prior to submission of your Expression of Interest (EOI). Evidence will be required along with planning permissions and any other building consent as part of your application, if relevant.

Fair work

Do you pay all employees, aged 16 years and above (including apprentices), the Real Living Wage (currently £13.45 per hour) as a minimum?

If you are applying for funding and cannot meet this criterion, please contact us before you apply, email enquiries@hient.co.uk

Fair work answer *

Yes, I am a fair work employer

No, I am not a fair work employer

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