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Grants and local funding

Selected information resources on grants and business funding in the UK and Europe.
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UK grant resources

Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF)
  • Website
  • ACF
A membership association for trusts and foundations in the UK. The website provides information about the organisation and its membership, advice on applying for funding, and information on policy, legislation and regulations affecting charitable grant-makers.
Finance and support for your business
  • Website
  • GOV.UK
Gov.uk search facility to find finance, advice, grants and loans for UK businesses. Can be searched by keyword to find manufacturing support programmes.
GrantFinder
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  • Idox plc
Subscription database established in 1985. Grantfinder is designed to advise business professionals on grant aid processes, from the location of funding through to completing an application. The database is searchable for location, industrial sector, purpose of grant, project cost and size of company.
Grants Online
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  • Grants Online
A subscription service providing up to date information on funding opportunities in the UK. Includes information on grants from the European Union, UK Government, National Lottery and grant making trusts and foundations.
UK Fundraising
  • Website
  • Fundraising UK Ltd
A UK consultancy which helps charities to enhance their existing fundraising activities. The site includes a news service, forums, blogs, a selection of books on fundraising, a directory of suppliers for your fundraising activities and expert advice.
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European grant resources

Access to finance for SMEs
  • Website
  • European Commission
The European Commission's website on growth opportunities includes information on access to finance for industry and SMEs, with links to useful tools and databases.
Access to finance portal
  • Website
  • Your Europe
A European Union site to help businesses apply for finance supported by the European Union. Use the interactive map to click on your country and locate banks or venture capital funds that provide finance supported by the EU.
Funding and tender opportunities
  • Website
  • European Commission
Find EU funding opportunities and information on programmes such as the Horizon research & innovation key funding programme.
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Other local and regional organisations

Development Bank of Wales
  • Website
Created by the Welsh Assembly, the DBW offers a range of flexible business finance products for companies based in Wales. Options include loans and equity, secured and unsecured.
Enterprise Finance Guarantee
  • Website
The EFG is a loan guarantee scheme by the UK Government. It helps small enterprises which lack security to borrow money from approved lenders.
Invest Northern Ireland
  • Website
Northern Ireland’s economic development agency aims to 'support business development, attract investment and stimulate a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation'.
Scottish Enterprise
  • Website
Providing business advice and support for businesses in Scotland.
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Guides to getting a grant for your business

Environmental grants and loans
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If you are considering making your business more environmentally responsible, there are a variety of grants, loans and government-sponsored initiatives can help you. This MoneyDonut guide covers environmental support basics, finding a grant, what you can get a grant for, making the application, your financial contribution, environmental loans and environmental awards.
Getting a grant for your business
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Securing grant funding could really help your business develop and grow. This MoneyDonut guide covers grant funding - potential problems, grant schemes, identifying possible grants, applying for a business grant, writing your grant application and grant payments.
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