UK Sector Grants

Hospitality & Tourism Business Grants

The hospitality and tourism sector can access grants for business improvement, destination development, and recovery support. Local authorities, VisitEngland/Scotland/Wales, and regional tourism bodies provide funding opportunities.

36grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

Destination Development

Regional tourism bodies and councils fund destination improvement projects. These support attractions, accommodation providers, and visitor infrastructure development.

Business Improvement

Hospitality businesses can access grants for premises improvement, accessibility, and sustainability. These often come from local authorities or business improvement districts.

Skills & Training

The sector benefits from specific skills funding including apprenticeship support and training grants to address hospitality workforce challenges.

UK Tourism & Hospitality Grants

36 grants found

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Liverpool City Region

Leadership for Growth

A programme designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale-up potential SMEs.

Fully funded support (not a cash grant)Liverpool City RegionRolling
All SectorsSkills & Training
open
Liverpool City Region

Innovation Sprint Programme

A fully-funded programme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Liverpool City Region, with a focus on innovation and growth.

Fully funded supportLiverpool City RegionRolling
All SectorsBusiness 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
Univeristy of Derby

DRIVEN - ESF High Level Skills programme

Grants and support to help SMEs across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to recruit and retain talented students and graduates. £1,000 funding per graduate recruited for 400 hours or more and / or circa £1,000 for fully funded 80 hour internship. No limits on multiple awards.

Up to £1,000East MidlandsRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
CDC Business Partnership

CDC Enterprise Agency - Durham

Advice and support for new and established businesses.

SupportNorth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
Adur and Worthing Councils

Business Support Programme - Adur and Worthing

Support service for businesses in the districts of Adur and Worthing with free events, online learning, networking and mentoring programmes.

Between £1,000 and £3,000 and/or supportSouth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
West Berkshire Council

Business support - West Berkshire

Planning, marketing strategy, investment and general guidance for businesses in or looking to relocate to West Berkshire.

SupportSouth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
The Business Factory

Business start-up support - North Tyneside

Free start-up and ongoing support for businesses in North Tyneside

Support and adviceNorth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
Mansfield District Council

Business start-up grant scheme - Mansfield

Grant to fund new businesses in the Mansfield area.

Up to £2,500East MidlandsRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Department for Business and Trade

Business Growth Grant Scheme - Mansfield

Grants for established businesses in Mansfield that can produce a growth plan leading to job creation.

Up to £2,500East MidlandsRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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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
Scarborough Borough Council

Business Development Grant Scheme – Scarborough

Grants to help new start-up and established SMEs looking to grow or relocate to the Borough of Scarborough.

Up to £5,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UK tourism & hospitality grants