SWEF Enterprise Fund

Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation Original Source
Award

£500 - £2,000

Deadline

No deadline

Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual, team

About This Opportunity

SWEF exists to support those who cannot afford to invest in their own businesses or face difficulties raising money externally. SWEF believes that a successful business can transform the lives of individuals and their families, while also increasing economic activity in their local community. SWEF backs young individuals (those aged 18-30 years), with grant funding and support, for their business initiatives. The fund offers two types of grants: Start-Up Grant (up to £500 for pre-revenue or early-stage businesses) and Business Grant (up to £2,000 for established businesses with trading income). This is not a loan scheme and grants do not need to be paid back. Applicants must be from low-income households or facing other barriers stopping them from developing their business, and must be running a business that has been trading for under two years.

Duration Up to 13 mo
Decision 8 weeks

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Residency
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual, team
Organizations
for profit
Age
18 - 31 years old
Priority for
low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 rolling

Restrictions

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