Regional Grants

Business Grants in North West England

The North West offers extensive business funding through the Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region combined authorities, Lancashire LEP, and local councils. The region's strong manufacturing, digital, and life sciences sectors have dedicated support programmes.

24grants available
From councils, growth hubs & national bodies

Greater Manchester Funding

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Business Growth Hub provide grants and support for businesses across the 10 GM boroughs. Programmes focus on growth, innovation, skills, and the green economy transition.

Liverpool City Region Support

The Liverpool City Region Growth Hub offers business advice and can connect you with grant funding. The combined authority runs various programmes supporting sectors including manufacturing, digital, and visitor economy.

Lancashire and Cheshire Grants

Lancashire and Cheshire have their own grant programmes through local councils and the LEP. These often focus on rural business support, manufacturing, and creating local employment opportunities.

North West Business Grants

24 grants found

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Liverpool City Region

I2F2 Inward Investment Facilitation Fund

A fund providing grant funding for projects new to Liverpool City Region aimed at increasing employment and productivity.

Part of the £75m Business Growth PackageNorth WestRolling
Business Growth
open
Department for Business and Trade

Digital360 - Manchester

Events, advice and specialist workshops to help businesses with digital technology in the North West of England

Events, advice and specialist workshopsNorth WestRolling
Digital & TechnologyBusiness Support
open
Department for Business and Trade

Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire

Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.

SupportNorth WestRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
BridgeAI

BridgeAI

A programme providing funding and support for businesses in priority sectors to adopt AI technologies.

SupportUK WideRolling
AI & Data ScienceInnovation & R&D
open
University of Wolverhampton

EnTRESS 2 – Environmental Technologies & Resource Efficiency Support Service

Supports SMEs with the adoption of environmental technologies and resource efficiency processes to improve business competitiveness.

SupportUK WideRolling
EnvironmentBusiness Support
open
The King's Trust

Enterprise programme for young people - UK

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Up to £30,000UK WideRolling
All SectorsStartup Support
open
Department for Business and Trade

DRIVE35 Funding Programme

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

Up to £2.5 billionUK WideRolling
Transport & AutomotiveGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade

Business Growth Fund

Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.

Between £20,000 and £200,000UK WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Individually assessedUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Innovate UK (IUK), and Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI)

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.

Individually assessedUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade

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.

Individually assessedUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

Guidance and trainingUK WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in North West