Chichester District Council

Evening and Night time Economy (ENTE) Business Grant

Up to £3,000No closing date statedChichester onlyCovers 50% of costs

Matched grant for independent businesses in the evening and night-time economy to fund capital or revenue projects such as venue upgrades, soundproofing and joint events. Suits independent high street businesses in listed Chichester district towns.

What it pays for

  • Growth
  • Equipment
  • Digital
  • Premises
  • Energy and net zero

Conditions to know about

Independent businesses with a physical premises on the high street in Chichester, East Wittering, Midhurst, Petworth or Selsey, or planning to start evening trading. Must be registered with Companies House or HMRC, have fewer than 6 stores, not be part of a chain or franchise, and provide a business plan. Grant covers up to 50% of eligible costs; retrospective costs excluded.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in Chichester
The funder’s wording
Be operating from a physical commercial premises within one of the high streets of Chichester, East Wittering, Midhurst, Petworth or Selsey.
You are a company or partnership
The funder’s wording
Funding is available to independent businesses not part of any regional, national or international chain or franchise.

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Source: Experience Sussex: funding opportunities. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Equipment, Energy and net zero, Premises, Digital, Growth, England, Chichester

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