Business Resilience Grants for UK Small Businesses

UK small businesses can apply for a £1,000 cash grant through the Powering Local Businesses campaign, delivered by Enterprise Nation and EDF Small Business, with support from Square. A total of 25 businesses will each receive £1,000, with £25,000 available overall.

The funding is designed to help small businesses make practical improvements that strengthen their operations and make them more resilient.

Funding could be used for:

• Buying or updating software
• Introducing new payment systems
• Improving or upgrading a website
• Making sustainability improvements, such as replacing lighting
• Upgrading equipment, including laptops
• Hiring a business consultant or specialist
• Other practical investments that will help strengthen the business

Who can apply?

Businesses must:

• Be based in the UK and have fewer than 50 employees
• Have been trading for at least 12 months
• Have a UK business bank account
• Have a Companies House registration number or be registered as self-employed with proof of UTR
• Be able to clearly explain how the grant will help make the business more resilient

Businesses undergoing insolvency, receivership or a related process are not eligible.

Find out more.