Grants.

Startup & small business grants simplified.

Business grants remain a crucial source of support for many community organisations. It’s often essential in getting a new capital development off the ground, or for exploring new and innovative models to solve some of society’s toughest social problems.

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Looking for innovation grants?

Innovation funds are grant funding programmes that offer financial backing to organisations and groups that are looking to research and develop a process, product or service, test innovative ideas and/or collaborate with other organisations. Is your business eligible?

What grants are available for start-ups and small businesses in the UK?

There are hundreds of business grants available in the UK, with many aimed at specific industries, community groups or types of business. If you’re a start-up or small business, you’ll be able to choose from the following:

Innovation Grants

These are provided by a variety of funding bodies such as Innovate UK to support innovative ideas and business growth, including those from the UK’s world-class research base.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Provides grants to sustain and transform the UK’s heritage. This can include investment in museums, parks, historic places and cultural traditions.

R&D Tax Credits

These are cash payments from the government to encourage companies to carry out research and development projects that relate to science or technology.

Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs)

There are 38 LEPs across England. These are voluntary partnerships between local authorities and businesses that provide business funding, support and guidance in their local areas.

New Enterprise Allowance

Provides funding and support to those looking to start or develop a business. You need to be aged 18 or over and either you or your partner must receive Universal Credit, Job Seeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance, or you must get Income Support and be a lone parent, sick or disabled.

The Prince’s Trust

Supports young people aged 18 to 30 who want to start and run their own business. As well as providing funding and resources, the Trust also provides training and mentoring.

How RDS can help?

Register with RDS
We’ll automatically match you to grants and contact you with the results.

Apply
We will help you through the process step by step.

Continually review your matches
We continue to update the tool as new grants come to the market. We recommend reviewing your grant matches at least quarterly to ensure you are up to date with the options available to your business.

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What grants are available for start-ups and small businesses in the UK?

• Business Energy Efficiency
• Business Growth Grant
• D2N2 Capital Growth
• FEAST
• Innovate UK
• Low Carbon
• Manufacturing Growth

With a wide range of grants available across the UK, contact us to find out which grants are suitable for your business.

Where can I find small business grants in the UK?

At RDS Consultants (UK business consultants), we make sure that every experience and project is personalised.

Small business grants in England

There are 38 regional Growth Hubs to be found on the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP) Network website and these can provide funding and advice to help boost your business in your local economy.

Small business grants in Scotland

Depending on where you live in Scotland, you may be able to apply for a business grant from Scottish Enterprise, or you could be eligible for a grant from the Highlands and Islands Enterprise or local councils. Take a look at the Scottish Government’s funding advice page for more information.

Small business grants in Wales

The finance locator on the Business Wales website can help you look for grants your business may be able to apply for and it also provides information on the application process. You may be able to get funding from the Welsh government, the UK government, local authorities and charitable organisations.

Small business grants in Northern Ireland

If your business is based in Northern Ireland, nibusinessinfo.co.uk provides a number of resources to help you understand your grant options. This includes government support, as well as innovation, and research and development grants including Invest NI Innovation Vouchers, which provide access to a public sector knowledge provider e.g. University, College or Institute of Technology to work with you on an innovation project.

How do I write a business grant proposal?

‍Writing a successful grant application is no easy task and it’s well worth your while engaging the services of a professional grant writer. Speak to our grant experts who can help maximise your chances of receiving a grant.

How do I apply for a small business grant?

RDS has a list of accessible grants you can apply for, whether you’re an established business or a start-up. You can view the many options available to you by signing up here. There’s a wide range of grants available across several sectors including grants for manufacturing, tech businesses, transport, energy, information and communication technologies, security, climate, aerospace, food, health, environment, and more.

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