What is the process for getting government grants to start a business in the UK?

You can go about getting government grants to start a small business if you find small business grants that you qualify for. Then you must determine which grants would best match your objectives, and write proposals for the grants you are interested in. The proposals should say why you would benefit from the grant, what you need to use the money for, and what your long term small business plans are. If you are chosen as the winner out of all the applicants for a grant you will be awarded funds, and must spend them in accordance with the rules of the grant. Find out more by filling out the form on our website. You may also call us on UKStartups.org, 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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