About Grants

Understand what grants are, how they differ from loans, and whether you might qualify. Explore the potential to access free funding for your needs.

Are You Missing Out on Money You're Entitled To?

Hundreds of thousands of UK households aren't claiming government benefits they qualify for, including council tax support and other payments.

Getting Help from a Grant Making Trust

How grant-making trusts work and where charities can find funding support in the UK.

Grants That Promote Human Rights

Find grants that fund human rights work, from activist projects to education and justice initiatives around the world.

Grants That Turn Research Ideas Into Reality

Grants can help turn your research idea into a viable product, covering costs that investors won't risk funding on their own.

How to Find Funding For a Business Idea

Your options for funding a new business range from using your own savings to bank loans and government-backed schemes like the Growth Guarantee.

How Your Local Council Can Help With Grants

Your local council offers grants and funding programs that can help get your new or small business off the ground.

National Lottery Awards

The National Lottery has awarded over 280,000 grants since 1994 to support sport, heritage, community and education projects across the UK.

The Grant Programmes of the EU

The EU runs grant programmes tied to its policies, though UK access is now limited to research and a few areas.

Tips and Advice on How to Apply for a Grant

Walk through the key steps to apply for a business grant, from meeting eligibility requirements to preparing your business plan and application form.

What Is a Grant?

Free money for your business or project that doesn't need to be repaid, as long as you meet the conditions.