Are free government grants for women owned businesses available in the UK?

There are government grants specifically for women owned small businesses, which are usually free to apply for. If awarded grant money, you do not need to repay it, but must use it for the intended purposes regional within the grant. Many grants for women are offered annually from the national and regional government, and can be used for things like improving small business facilities, buying machinery, advertising, hiring employees and more. The terms for eligibility differ from grant to grant, so it is best to look at all the available options before making a decision of which to apply for. To learn how to write a proposal to apply, fill out the form on our web site or give us a call on UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554.

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