Are free national government grants available for starting a small business in the UK?

National government grants are available for starting a small business in the UK to apply for but none of the money offered by these programmes are free. Each has its own conditions for eligibility and its own intended uses. There are many grant programmes from the national government that can be used by small business owners to buy equipment, advertise, improve facilities and more. If you need money for one of these things or for something else, a grant may be beneficial to you. Be sure not to overlook the regional grants in your search as well, as there are offers specific to some regions that may be able to help. Find out more by filling out our web site’s email contact form or by giving us a call on UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554.

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