AAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
A zero-emission automotive funding programme with grants across innovation, scale-up and transformation, delivered by the Department for Business, Science, Innovation and Trade with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and Innovate UK. Aimed at automotive businesses and projects, from start-up to large-scale transformation.
Amount
Unprecedented £4 billion of grant funding available to 2035 for automotive R&D, scale-up and transformation
Deadline
Closes 7 April 2027
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
DDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Direct payments to livestock keepers in England for vet visits and diagnostic testing to reduce endemic diseases and improve animal health and welfare.
Amount
Funding available is dependent on species with separate payments for the review and follow-ups; see GOV.UK for full detail
Deadline
Closes 19 June 2027 at midnight
Area
EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Grant to support veterinary surgeon-led biosecurity reviews on eligible poultry farms in England to reduce disease incidence and improve animal health and welfare.
Amount
Up to £430
Deadline
Closes 30 September 2028 at midnight
Area
EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Non-recoupable grants for UK sales agents and producers to support festival launches of UK films, covering enhanced publicity, marketing and technical costs.
Amount
Up to £15,000
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2029 at midnight
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Non-recoupable grants of up to £300,000 for independent UK producers to work as minority or majority partners on international co-productions in film, animation and documentary.
Amount
Up to £300,000
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2029 at midnight
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
DDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ofgem
Grants of up to £7,500 to property owners in England and Wales to replace fossil fuel heating with low carbon heating systems including heat pumps and biomass boilers.
Amount
£5,000 to £9,000
Deadline
Closes 30 December 2029 at midnight
Area
England, WalesRating 10/10Local Landscape rating 10 out of 10
Funding to address life safety fire risks associated with cladding on residential buildings over 11m in height (11-18m in London). For the person or organisation legally responsible for the building's external repairs.
Amount
£250,000 to £20,000,000
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2030 at midnight
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Grant of up to 50% of capital costs (up to £20 million total) for lorry parking facility operators to improve HGV driver facilities, welfare, security and parking capacity on or near England's strategic road network.
Amount
up to 50% of the capital cost of an improvement project
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2031 at midnight
Area
EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A government information hub for international businesses expanding into the UK, offering guidance on setting up, tax, visas, bank accounts, funding and finding UK experts. It is aimed at overseas businesses looking to set up in the UK.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
A free, fully-funded programme providing tailored training, digital content, templates, events and 1:1 mentoring to help micro businesses, small businesses and VCSEs win public sector work and become Public Sector Supply Ready.
Amount
FREE to use
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Free, confidential and independent debt advice from a charity for small businesses and self-employed people struggling with debt. Advisers have experience of running small businesses.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
England, WalesRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A not for profit trade association that assists franchise businesses and individuals interested in starting a business through franchising. It offers free franchise guides, free franchise training courses and access to franchise events.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A membership community for directors and leaders, offering networking, learning resources, and advice services. Membership is open to aspiring directors and those with senior responsibilities, with different tiers available.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
AAdvisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)
Acas offers free, impartial advice on employment rights, rules and best practice, free letters, forms and policy templates, help to resolve disputes without an employment tribunal, and courses and tailored support on employment topics. It is for employees and employers.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
England, Scotland, WalesRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A free online hub of advice, tips and resources from voluntary sector organisations, for community-run businesses (such as community pubs, shops and community centres) and community groups, on topics such as governance, funding and finance, and protecting community assets.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
The Department for Education's online service listing training and employment schemes, such as apprenticeships, that help businesses recruit new staff and upskill existing employees.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
An online gateway that lets growing businesses search a list of verified business mentoring organisations in their area. Aimed at growing businesses seeking guidance from experienced business professionals.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Startups that are raising can pitch in person to the Leeds Angels group of investors, which meets quarterly in Leeds and hears three startups at each meeting.
Amount
£10,000 to £500,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Startups from anywhere can pitch, UK preferred; pitches are made in person in LeedsRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A free online tool that gives organisations a personalised digital and AI readiness report on their workforce. Aimed at employers building workforce digital skills.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A free set of advice, articles, lessons, toolkits, smart tools and training for business owners, from idea stage to growth. Users can go at their own pace.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10