Business Grants

For the United Kingdom there are some 850 different grants provided by UK national organisations or European Union sources. In addition, there are some 3,000 "grants" provided by local councils, economic development units, enterprise agencies and other specific local bodies. The amount of grant depends upon the purpose for which it is given. The main purposes are as follows: - CAPITAL GRANTS FOR INVESTMENT In reality these grants are more concerned with the protection or creation of employment. Grant levels range between 5% and 25% of overall project costs, alternatively, between