What is a small business UK government grant?

A UK government grant is an amount of money provided to a small business that does not have to be paid back. Grants can also be in the form of services provided by the government free of charge that you would normally have to pay for. Depending on the programme, the money can be used to buy necessities and equipment, advertise, or hire staff. To find out if your small business qualifies for a grant, you will need to undertake research. If you want information about types of grants, or help with applying, call 020 3880 8554 or complete our sites form and a member of UKStartups.org staff will gladly assist you.

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