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CCabinet Office (CO), Disability Unit (Cabinet Office)
A multi-year grant to appoint an administrator to set up and run a fund covering the extra disability-related costs of disabled people contesting elections. Applicants must be non-profit organisations, such as a Disabled People's Organisation, charity, social enterprise or co-operative, with disability expertise.
Amount
The total funding available for 2026/27 will be up to £500k. This grant will cover both the administration costs, and the funding pot.
Deadline
Closes 4 November 2026 at 2pm (3 days)
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, UK Government
Capital grants of 10-20% of project costs for UK businesses investing in life sciences manufacturing of human medicines, medical diagnostics and MedTech products.
Amount
between 10 and 20% of project costs
Deadline
Closes 13 November 2026 at 12 noon (12 days)
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million to support innovation in battery grade material technologies for electrification. This funding is from The Battery Innovation Programme.
Amount
£500,000 to £4,000,000
Deadline
Closes 2 December 2026 at 11am
Area
United KingdomRating 10/10Local Landscape rating 10 out of 10
DDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
The UK Government has launched the Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups (VFRS4SU), a targeted grant scheme to help UK scale ups in Clean Energy, Life Sciences, and Digital and Technologies hire internationally by reimbursing eligible visa application fees for specialist hires and their de...
Amount
£5,000 to £25,000
Deadline
Closes 1 March 2027 at midnight
Area
United KingdomRating 10/10Local Landscape rating 10 out of 10
A grant providing landlords with 75% off the cost of purchasing and installing electric vehicle chargepoints at residential properties, up to £500 per socket.
Amount
75% of the cost, up to £500 per socket, for up to 200 sockets a year across all your properties
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2027 at midnight
Area
United KingdomRating 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
Find Government-backed support, loans, and guidance available to businesses operating in the UK. Information is available on the British Business Bank website.
Deadline
Listed on Find a grant until 2030-03-31
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Capital investment grant for businesses in Oldham in priority sectors (manufacturing, construction, digital and creative, low carbon/green technology) to support innovation, productivity and job creation.
Amount
£2,500 to £10,000
Deadline
All funded projects must be completed, paid for, and deliver at least one full-time job before 28 February 2027
Area
OldhamRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A free, government-backed pilot programme offering tailored support, international visits to priority markets, peer-learning and investor connections. It is for ambitious, high-growth UK businesses at a specific stage of growth.
Amount
Free programme
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Funded internships for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduates and postgraduate students to work in manufacturing SMEs on digital transformation projects for up to 12 weeks.
Amount
Fully funded; grants are paid retrospectively
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A fully funded nine-week course for senior and emerging leaders in Yorkshire-based SMEs who want to drive digital change. Participants attend all sessions and complete a project to shape their firm's growth plan.
Amount
Fully funded
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), DVLA, UK Government
Government vouchers towards the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints for eligible businesses, charities and public sector organisations.
Amount
Up to 75% of the cost including VAT, up to £500 per socket, for up to 40 sockets across all your sites
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Free online courses in digital, numeracy and soft skills, which employers can share with staff to upskill them. Aimed at people learning new skills or seeking work, and at employers.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
UK Export Finance offers finance and insurance, including credit guarantees for banks, to help UK companies sell goods and services abroad. Open to companies of any size and across all sectors.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A free, self-paced online course of 17 short videos, about 2 hours in total, covering essential business concepts for growth. Aimed at business leaders wanting an introduction or a refresh.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Free advice and guidance for small businesses at all stages to find support schemes and publicly funded business support programmes available in their area and across England.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Fully funded support from Green Economy to help green technology installers, suppliers and innovators in West Yorkshire develop products, enter new markets, raise their profile and increase sales.
Amount
Fully funded (no amount stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
West YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Help for small and medium manufacturers in Yorkshire and the Humber to adopt digital technology: a free assessment and digital roadmap, intensive technical support from consultants with up to 50% match funding, and digital technology grants of up to £20,000 (50% match funded). Grants are paid after you spend.
Amount
Up to £20,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A 12-week leadership development programme for senior leaders, business owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses, covering leadership, innovation, digital adoption, marketing, employee engagement, operations and financial management.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
MMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
A 10-year government programme delivering state-of-the-art facilities, business support, innovation support and training in life sciences for the Liverpool City Region.
Amount
Up to £55,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A fully funded eight-week course for managers who run digital projects in Yorkshire-based SMEs, covering leadership skills, Industry 4.0 technologies and a business implementation plan.
Amount
Fully funded (no amount stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A world-leading organisation, supported by initial investment from UK Government and Newcastle University, that helps co-develop and bring to market products and services for longer, better lives.
Area
Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, NorthumberlandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A UK Government-funded grant for new retail, hospitality and leisure businesses across the county, to help with costs in the first six months of trading.
Area
County DurhamRating 4/10Local Landscape rating 4 out of 10
Fully funded support to help businesses diversify and access regional, national and global supply chain opportunities, including workshops, networking, events, industry visits and sector-based Innovation Challenges.
Amount
Fully funded support (no monetary amount stated)
Area
West YorkshireRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Government-funded vouchers of up to £4,500 to help homes and small businesses in rural areas upgrade to gigabit-capable broadband, covering installation costs.
Amount
Up to £4,500
Area
Tees ValleyRating 5/10Local Landscape rating 5 out of 10
The Coders Guild helps businesses access government funding for apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and short digital courses to develop their staff. Most UK businesses are said to be eligible for funding covering up to 100% of training costs.
Amount
Funding covers up to 100% of the cost of training, per the page
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
The Arts Council is the national development agency for creativity and culture, investing Government and National Lottery money to support creativity and culture across England. Listed for creative and cultural businesses in Tees Valley.
Area
EnglandRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Eligible homes and businesses in rural areas can apply for up to £4,500 to cover the costs of a gigabit-capable broadband connection as part of a group project.
Amount
Up to £4,500
Deadline
Closed 31 August 2026
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
UK Government, Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV)
The Depot Charging Scheme supports uptake of zero-emission HGVs, vans and coaches by part-funding the installation of charging infrastructure at fleet depots.
Amount
Up to £1,000,000
Deadline
Closed 27 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Up to £35,000 grant for digital transformation projects costing £25,000–£100,000, covering up to 50% of project costs for businesses in West Yorkshire.
Amount
Up to £35,000
Area
West YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Up to £10,000 grant (50% of project costs) for digital projects costing up to £25,000 to boost productivity and business growth for West Yorkshire SMEs.
Amount
Up to £10,000
Area
West YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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