Business
Discover grants available to help start, grow, or develop your business, including research grants and funding for specific sectors or initiatives.
Applying for Business Scholarships
Get funding, mentoring and up to £1,500 in support through the New Entrepreneur Scholarships Programme if you meet the eligibility requirements.
European Fisheries Grants
The EU's fisheries grant scheme offered millions to UK fishing industries until 2020 to support sustainable development and vessel upgrades.
Food Processing and Marketing Grant Scheme
UK food processing businesses can apply for government grants to boost competitiveness and sustainability after EU funding ended.
Funding for Social Entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneurs can tap into grants from organisations like NESTA and the Bridges Fund to finance their social and environmental ventures.
Funding for Unemployed Entrepreneurs
Get over £2,000 in funding to start a business if you're unemployed and meet the eligibility requirements.
Grants for Businesses Within the Environmental Sector
The government backs environmental businesses with grants and tax breaks to help cut energy use and hit carbon reduction targets.
Grants for Disabled Entrepreneurs
Find grants and support schemes available to disabled entrepreneurs, including Access to Work funding and specialist organisations.
Grants for Farmers
Navigate the confusing world of farm grants and find the funding your business qualifies for.
Grants for New Business Start-Ups
Government and local grants can help fund your new business, but you'll need to navigate different schemes and application requirements to qualify.
Grants for Writers
Financial grants can help writers get their work published, produced or support specific projects like research trips abroad.
Grants to Expand and Modernise a Business
Government grants to expand and modernise your business are limited now, but the Regional Growth Fund offers an alternative option.
The Prince's Trust: How You Can Benefit
The Prince's Trust offers low-interest loans and business mentoring to help unemployed young people in the UK start their own businesses.
What is a Small Firms Loan Guarantee?
A Small Firms Loan Guarantee helps new and established small businesses get funding when they can't qualify for regular loans.