Business Grants Available in Wales
Wales provides comprehensive business funding through Business Wales, the Development Bank of Wales, and various Welsh Government schemes. From Cardiff to Wrexham, Welsh businesses can access grants for growth, innovation, and job creation.
Business Wales Support
Business Wales is the Welsh Government's flagship business support service. They offer free advice, workshops, and can connect you with appropriate funding schemes. Their expert advisors help businesses across all sectors access the right support.
Development Bank of Wales
The Development Bank of Wales provides loans and some grant funding to Welsh businesses. They focus on filling funding gaps where traditional lenders may not provide support, particularly for growing SMEs and startups.
Welsh Government Programmes
The Welsh Government runs various grant schemes targeting specific sectors and objectives. These include support for manufacturing, tourism, food production, and the foundational economy. Regional programmes also exist for areas like the Valleys and rural Wales.
Wales Business Grants
22 grants found
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.
Electric vehicle chargepoint and infrastructure grants for landlords
Grants for landlords to install electric vehicle chargepoints and supporting infrastructure in rental and leasehold properties.
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.
Made Smarter - Manufacturing grants and funding
Made Smarter South East is a government-funded programme to drive growth amongst the South East's manufacturing SMEs and makers. It launched in April 2025 and the pilot runs to 31 March 2026 and has a budget of £1.55m.
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.
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.
Food Accelerator programme
A programme to support food businesses
Clustering and collaboration
The Cluster Acceleration Programme offers financial support to help businesses work together. By collaborating, you can identify new opportunities and strengthen your competitive edge. Learn more about how the Cluster Acceleration Programme can help your business grow.
Business Energy Advice Service programme (Coventry)
The Business Energy Advice Service programme provides advice and support to businesses in Coventry to help them reduce their energy consumption and costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Wales