All About Government Grants

Brought to you courtesy of the Enterprise Advisory Service

(See also GovGrants Global Membership)

"This Government believes in enterprise and opportunity. We want to create the right conditions for businesses to thrive and prosper, making the UK the best place in the world to start and expand a business.

With help from initiatives like the Enterprise Advisory Service's 'All About Grants' guide, which gives information on sources of finance for small firms, I believe we are going in the right direction. I commend this guide to you."

Patricia Hewitt, MP
Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry
14th September 2000

This guide aims to throw light on the subject of grant and support schemes for business by clarifying what has historically been a confusing situation and, at the same time, dispelling some of the myths.

The purpose of this document is to put you on the right path before you get underway with an application for a particular scheme.

The total value of support schemes applicable to UK businesses is estimated at some £5 billion per annum. This guide is intended to help you make sure you get your fair share of that money...