Newport City Council

Welsh Government Development Fund

Up to £6,000No closing date statedNewport onlyCovers 50% of costs

Contributes towards the first year's rent of new or additional commercial premises in Newport city centre or district shopping centres (excluding retail parks). Suits businesses locating or expanding there.

What it pays for

  • Premises

Conditions to know about

Covers the first year's rent only, paid directly to landlords; one grant per property. Jobs must be safeguarded or created at or above minimum wage. Excludes vacant space in Newport market, moving within Newport, and purchasing an existing business. Offer must be taken up within three months of approval.

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 Newport
The funder’s wording
businesses must be planning to locate in Newport city centre or district shopping centres
You are a company or partnership or a sole trader
The funder’s wording
The grant is available to individuals, independent businesses and franchisees planning to locate a business in commercial premises within Newport city centre or district shopping centres

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Source: Newport City Council: Development Fund rent grant. 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 Premises, England, Newport

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