GBUK·East Midlands, Eastern, London, North East and North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber·Grant

Better Business Finance

Administered by Department for Business and Trade

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About this grant

Better Business Finance provides access to finance providers across the UK. Find out more on the Better Business Finance website

Key facts

Funding amount£1 – £20M (non-repayable)

DeadlineN/A

Grant typeFinance

Funding typeGrant

CountryUK

RegionEast Midlands, Eastern, London, North East and North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber

Funding bodyDepartment for Business and Trade

IndustriesAgriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health, Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, Wholesale and retail

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

For UK businesses

What the funding covers

Access to finance providers
Finance
Equity
Grant
Loan
Expertise and advice

How to apply

1Review the eligibility criteria and application requirements.
2Gather all required documents and supporting information.
3Complete the application form with accurate and up-to-date details.
4Provide a clear description of the project, proposal, or business activity.
5Submit any required financial, technical, or organizational information.
6Review the application to ensure all sections are complete.
7Submit the application before the stated deadline.
8Respond promptly to any requests for additional information or clarification.
9Track the application status through the relevant application portal or communication channel.
10Await the assessment outcome and further instructions.

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Department for Business and Trade website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT£1 – £20MNon-repayable grant

DEADLINEN/A

GRANT TYPEFinance

COUNTRYGBUK

REGIONEast Midlands, Eastern, London, North East and North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber

INDUSTRIES

Agriculture and food Business and finance Construction Education and Health Hospitality and catering IT, digital and creative Manufacturing Mining Real estate and property Science and technology Service industries Transport and distribution Travel and leisure Utilities providers Wholesale and retail

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