Can you only get grants if you are in specific locations?
No. Location is rarely of importance. "Grants" for research & development, export, training, consultancy and advisory services are available throughout the United Kingdom regardless of location.
View ArticleWhat difference does the industry I am in make?
Certain industries or types of industry tend to be excluded from the grant system, thus banks, estate agents and insurance or financial service industries are typically not eligible.Often, but by no...
View ArticleSo what constitutes a small or medium size enterprise?
Annoyingly the definitions used still vary from scheme to scheme, but the European Union schemes and most UK Government schemes adopt the EU definition which came into force on 1 January 2005 which...
View ArticleIs company size important
Is size important or why do the large companies seem to get most of the money?The large companies get most of the money because they have specialist departments that do nothing other than chase grants....
View ArticleWhat is a grant? Is it free money?
No, under no circumstances. A grant, in the strict sense, will be an outright gift of cash, but it is given on condition that agreed criteria, particularly purposes and objectives, are met."Grants" may...
View ArticleHow many grants are there and what are they worth?
For the United Kingdom we have some 1,850 different grants on the databases provided by UK national organizations or European Union sources.In addition, there are some 3,000 "grants" provided by local...
View ArticleDo you always need a consultant to apply for grants?
No. In the majority of cases a consultant is not necessary. Thus grants for export, training, consultancy and most other services may be applied for quickly and easily without assistance. However, in...
View ArticleThe following are the main purposes for which grants are given
(this list is indicative not exhaustive)Grants for Capital investment, job creation and productivityGrants for capital investment either from the United Kingdom or the European Union are almost...
View ArticleEligibility and the main criteria for obtaining grants?
The key eligibility tests and criteria that must be met are given below.1) The purpose(s) for which the grant is being offered must be met by your project. The purpose may be very tightly defined e.g....
View ArticleHow much can I get?
The amount of grant depends upon the purpose for which it is given. The main purposes and potential amounts of grant are as follows: -Capital Grants for InvestmentIn reality these grants are more...
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