Business Grants in South West England
The South West provides diverse business funding from urban Bristol to rural Cornwall and Devon. The region has strengths in aerospace, marine, agritech, and creative industries.
West of England Combined Authority
The West of England CA covering Bristol, Bath, and South Gloucestershire runs business support programmes. Their schemes focus on innovation, clean growth, and skills development.
Cornwall and Devon
Cornwall and Devon have historically accessed significant funding for rural and coastal business development. While funding structures have changed, support continues through local councils and new programmes.
Heart of the South West
The Heart of the South West LEP covers a large area including Devon, Somerset, and parts of Dorset. They support businesses across various sectors with a focus on rural and coastal economies.
South West Business Grants
32 grants found
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme
Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK's competitive positions in civil aerospace.
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK
Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.
AD:VENTURE
Provides free business development support and guidance.
EnTRESS 2 – Environmental Technologies & Resource Efficiency Support Service
Supports SMEs with the adoption of environmental technologies and resource efficiency processes to improve business competitiveness.
Business Growth Fund
Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.
Expression of interest: Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator Provider Pool: late stage
UK registered organisations can apply to join an approved provider pool for the BMC Accelerator Programme. Providers may be called upon over a period of up to three years to support programme delivery, subject to specific themes and requirements.
Electric vehicle infrastructure grant for staff and fleets
The grant provides small and medium-sized businesses money off the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and supporting infrastructure for their staff and fleet vehicles.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Nottingham
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a funding programme that aims to support local businesses and communities.
Zero Emission Flight Demonstrator Round 1
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of a minimum of £8 million for developing zero emission capable flight in the UK, subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received. This funding is from DfT.
Workplace Charging Scheme
Grant to provide support towards the costs of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of electric vehicle chargepoints at eligible places of work.
England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)
Supports the establishment of new woodlands, administered by the Forestry Commission.
Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners
The grant provides electric vehicle (EV) drivers who are renters or own a flat with support towards the costs of the purchase and installation of EV charge points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in South West