Can small business owners apply for government free grants?

Although some government funding sources do offer business grants, government free grants are a myth born of misunderstanding. Government grants are not simply free money hand-outs. Each offer has its own intended uses and eligibility requirements which must be met by all applicants. If you are interested in a grant it is important to know what you need to use the funding for and how much you need when you begin your search. This is so that you can narrow down the grant options based on their intended uses. For additional information regarding actual alternatives to government free grants, fill out the form on the UKStartups.org website or ring us at 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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