Do you have any tips for me while applying for a UK government grant?

Perhaps the best tip you should consider before applying for a UK government grant is to undertake thorough research to ensure you are eligible for the grant programmes that you feel suit you best. Further tips include determining what you want the money for and how much you want. This is so that you can note the amount of money being available in a grant and its intended uses and discern if you can use the programme or not. There are also eligibility qualifications for each grant that differ. So, be sure to pay attention to those. It is also a good idea to start looking for offers at all levels, and know that the national offers will probably have more competition for them than the regional or local ones. This is due to a larger pool of potential applicants. If you want help writing your proposal when you find a grant to apply for, fill out the form on our web site. You may also ring us up at the UKStartups.org by ringing freephone, 020 3880 8554.

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