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UK Government Grants

Several UK government grants launched in the past few months are still active, offering support to businesses, communities, and individuals. Here are some notable ones:

  1. Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)
    This fund provides support for low-carbon heating projects across England. It offers grants to help develop and implement heating networks using renewable energy sources. The fund is open until 2024, with up to £1 million in funding per project available​SleekGOV.UK.
  2. Community Ownership Fund
    The UK government launched this £150 million fund to help community groups purchase and revive local assets, such as community centers or pubs, that are at risk of closure. Grants can go up to £2 million and the scheme is open until 2025SleekGOV.UK.
  3. England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)
    This grant supports the creation of new woodlands in England, helping landowners plant trees and contribute to biodiversity. Grants are available up to £10,200 per hectare, with additional payments for public access and biodiversity​Find a GrantGOV.UK.
  4. Help to Grow: Digital and Management Schemes
    Aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), these schemes offer grants of up to £5,000 to support digital growth and leadership training. The initiative includes funding for digital tools like customer relationship management (CRM) systems and e-commerce​Find a Grant.
  5. UK Seafood Fund
    This £100 million fund supports the growth of the UK’s fishing industry, offering grants to modernize fishing infrastructure, support sustainability, and improve training. The fund is available until 2025, with varying amounts of funding based on project size​GOV.UK.
  6. Innovate UK Smart Grants
    These grants support disruptive technologies and innovative projects that offer high potential for commercial success. Businesses can apply for up to £2 million in funding for R&D projects. The scheme is ongoing with rolling deadlines throughout the year​Find a Grant.
  7. Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG)
    This grant offers up to £30,000 to develop plans for new woodland projects in England. It helps cover costs for planning and creating sustainable woodlands, contributing to the UK’s net-zero targets​Sleek.
  8. The Youth Investment Fund (YIF)
    This fund provides up to £300 million in grants to improve youth services across England. It supports projects that create safe spaces and activities for young people, with a focus on areas where access to such services is limited​Sleek.
  9. Disabled Facilities Grant
    Available in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, this grant helps people with disabilities by funding home adaptations. Grants of up to £36,000 can be used for improvements that make homes more accessible​Find a Grant.
  10. Business Rates Relief for SMEs
    This relief program provides businesses in retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors a reduction in their business rates for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Businesses can claim up to a 75% discount, capped at £110,000 per business​SleekGOV.UK.

These grants aim to support businesses, communities, and individuals across the UK, from green initiatives to small business development. For more details on each, you can explore the UK government’s official grant portal​

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