Does each new year bring new grants for starting small businesses with?

There are indeed grants for starting new small businesses offered each year. The amount of these grants and the specific programmes vary depending on the amount of money available to fund such programmes, along with the demand. The money for grants is set aside each year from the respective government’s budget. However, it is also allocated to regions and local areas to be offered as regional and local grants. If you want money for your new small business you want to think about what you will use it for and about how much you want before you proceed, as grants have qualifications as to what they can be used for. There are also eligibility qualifications for each programme that should be considered. To get more information, fill out the form on our web site. You may also ring us up at the UKStartups.org by ringing freephone, 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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