Aged 18-30 & have recently started a business?
Apply for a Business Grant of up to £2,000 to Grow Your Own Business
If you are struggling to invest in your business venture, we may be able to help. We love working with talented and enthusiastic people and seeing them take their business to the next level.
Our Approach
At SWEF, we believe that every individual has the potential to contribute tremendously to society and should have an opportunity to fulfil that potential.
Our aim is to support entrepreneurs and make their journey a tiny bit easier.
Funding
We back individuals who struggle to access funding elsewhere and show initiative in trying to do better by themselves and their community.
Through grants and support, we provide opportunities for young people who otherwise would not have access to funding.
Independence
This access to funding allows individuals to become self-employed, start up a business or invest in their new business.
This can lead to greater independence and increased self-confidence.
Development
Running your own business can lead to people making substantial improvements to their lives, the communities they live in and the wider economy.
Underpinning our work is the understanding that the initiative and hard work of individuals are what determine their success.
All we do is provide a little financial assistance and support to help them develop.
Applying for a
SWEF Business Grant
SWEF Business Grants:
- Business grants are awarded for amounts up to £2,000.
- Grants provide funding for individuals or teams working on a newly established business i.e. has been trading for less than 2 years.
Eligibility criteria:
- You must be aged 18-30.
- Grants must be used for costs directly related to your business.
- The Grant is to aid with expenses such as the purchase of equipment or machinery, or the printing of marketing material.
- Grants cannot be used to pay existing debts.
- You must be able to demonstrate what time and resources have already been directed towards the business.
The most successful applicants are those who:
- Request a specific amount in their grant application.
- Provide a specific reason for their grant application.
- Have committed time and resources to the business.
- Have unsuccessfully tried to raise finance elsewhere.
How to apply:
- Click to APPLY NOW and fill out our application form.
- We will process your data in accordance with our privacy policy.
Success Stories
We're proud to support young entrepreneurs
Believed in my idea!
Aided me during startup
I feel like the real deal!
So glad that I applied
Looking to Develop Your Business?
Our business grants offer young entrepreneurs up to £2,000 to aid with business expenses such as the purchase of equipment or product development.
