Who can apply for small business grants from the government?

Entrepreneurs may be eligible for small business loans or grants from the government of their region, or from the United Kingdom national government, if one meets the programmes’ defined qualifying conditions and terms. There may be restrictions, such as the United Kingdom entrepreneurship or residing within a given regional placed on eligibility to receive grant funding, or there may be restrictions on how the money is spent once it is received. There are resources available to offer assistance with researching the various government funds, saving you time and improving your chance of successfully applying. To access these resources, contact UKStartups.org through our web site or call on 020 3880 8554.

There are hundreds of government funding schemes available for small business owners in the UK. In fact, our Funding Database currently has over 600 government funding schemes and over 500 private investors available for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs. What are you doing to take advantage of this? Become a member and start your search.

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