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SWEF Start-up Grants

SWEF Start-Up grants are for individuals who are in the early stages of setting up their business, or whose business is currently earning less than £500 per month. This grant provides up to £500 to help get things off the ground. The funding can support essential start-up costs such as equipment, materials, stock, website creation, product development, or training. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once a month, and applicants must be between 18-30 years old. The program requires that applicants have taken significant steps to establish their business, with visible business presence through social media, website, or marketing materials. Grants must be spent within one month of receipt of funds, and businesses must be able to generate revenue within 3 months of application.