BUNDLE: A guide to grants
Finance & Funding
Business grants are an important source of funding for businesses. But all too often, companies miss out due on eligible support due to complex application processes, terms and conditions. We've put together our guide to grants to make it easier for you to take advantage of new funding opportunities.
Click below to learn more about UMi's 'Get Grant Ready' service and access useful advice, tools and resources.
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An introduction to grant funding
In recent years, there has been an increase in demand for grant funding, which is an amount of money payable to a business that does not need to be rapid. And with 1000s of funding pots out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this article, we explain what opportunities are available along with some things you need to consider before applying for a grant.
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UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
An overview of the grant application life-cycle and leave with a clear understanding of what is required when applying for a grant.
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WATCH: How to structure your grant application
In this instructional video, UMi Business and Investment Adviser Phil Sly talks through the seven steps that make for a successful grant funding application, covering what you need to include and highlighting top tips.
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Why grants are worth the effort
Applying for grants can be a complicated and a lengthy process, but the benefits to your business could be much more than just money, as UMi partner Swoop explains in this article.
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Choosing between a business loan and a business grant
The terms ‘grant’ and ‘loan’ crop up a lot when talking about business finance. While they are both popular ways of securing money to start and grow businesses, grants and loans are very different things. It’s important that you know what both are, and what each means for your business - so you can find the right finance you need to take your business further.
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Applying for a business loan or grant for the first time
Sourcing business finance can be an integral part of building a great business, from helping you get started to supporting growth. But what can you expect when you’re applying for a business loan or grant? In this article, we shed some light on the process and provides you with some top tips for securing finance to take your business further.
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UMi Funding and Grants Finder
To help make sure you're finding the right finance to take your business further, the UMi Funding & Grants Finder summarises the local and national support currently available to you.
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Get Grant Ready - One to one support and grant writing
Are you trying to secure grant funding for your business but don’t know where to start? If so, fear not because we’ve created ‘Get Grant Ready’ to help you through every step of the grant application process so you never have to miss out on the schemes you are eligible for.