New Small Business Grant Schemes Launch Across UK Regions

Regional Support for Small Businesses

Local authorities across the UK have launched a coordinated effort to support small businesses, with new grant schemes totaling over £150 million now available.

Regional Breakdown

Northern England

• Greater Manchester: £25M for digital transformation
• Leeds City Region: £18M for manufacturing upgrades
• Liverpool: £12M for retail and hospitality

Midlands

• Birmingham: £20M for creative industries
• Nottingham: £8M for green business initiatives

Southern England

• Bristol: £15M for tech startups
• Southampton: £10M for maritime innovation

Eligibility Requirements

Most schemes share common eligibility criteria:

1. Registered business address in the local authority area
2. Fewer than 50 employees
3. Annual turnover under £10 million
4. Trading for at least 12 months

Application Tips

Based on feedback from successful applicants:

• Be specific about how funds will be used
• Show local impact through job creation or community benefit
• Demonstrate need with clear financial documentation
• Plan for sustainability beyond the grant period

Finding Your Local Scheme

GrantMatchr automatically matches your business profile with available regional grants. Update your location details to see all schemes you're eligible for.