Relevance to your organisation

The U.K. grants database

The main database (around 300 grants) includes details of grants available from the U.K. Government. These includes grants for investment, research, training, exporting, labour subsidies and consultancy support.

Separate sections list grants available for most companies, grants for schools, grants for agriculture and farmers. research grants and regional grants.

The regional grants section is very important if you are located in areas like Wales, Inner City areas, in areas of industrial decline, or less favoured farming areas. A large range of extra grants are available which you shouldn't  miss out on.

The database can be used to help you get grants, get fees from advising people how to get grants, and to help you sell to organisations that can get grants to offset the cost of buying from you.

European Union grants

A second database lists grants available from the European Union which can be claimed by organisations in the U.K. This database is particularly useful to Universities, Colleges, Schools, Research organisations, Voluntary organisations, Local Government and the Public Sector.

Getting European grants is difficult for private firms, except when you can work in partnership with the private or voluntary sector

Grants from Learning Support Councils (formerly the Training and Enterprise Councils)

Learning Support Councils are a vital contact for private firms. They can assist with grants for training, achieving quality standard kitemarks, and consultancy.

The LSC's also manage schemes which can provide subsidised pre - trained labour for your firm to help reduce your labour and recruitment costs.  

Grants from local authorities

Almost every local authority in the United Kingdom provides some sort of grant for industry, start up businesses or voluntary organisations. You need to know what is available and whom to contact.

Grants from major trusts

The major Trusts database is very useful for Voluntary organisations, schools, community groups and their advisers. Professionals like architects and civil engineers need to be aware of funds for projects in the community which they may be called to advise on.

Grants for Community projects

A wide range of grants and benefits in kind  are available to improve life in  communities and to support community groups. This database is particularly relevant to voluntary organisations, schools and their advisers.

Grants for students

This database is useful for U.K. students (NOT OVERSEAS STUDENTS) looking for grants to study in the U.K. and Europe.

Grants for Scotland

A wide range of grants are available for organisations in Scotland. If you are located in Scotland or sell to Scottish firms this database is a must.