Business Grants for Young Entrepreneurs: Start-Up and Established Business Support

Are you a young entrepreneur in Wiltshire or Swindon looking for financial support to launch or grow your business? Wiltshire Community Foundation, in partnership with SWEF, offers two targeted grant programmes to help you take your business to the next level, whether you're just starting out or already trading.

• Start-Up Grant – up to £500 - for those in the start-up or pre-revenue phase, this grant provides up to £500 to cover essential costs as you turn your business idea into reality. The funding to cover initial costs such as essential equipment, materials, stock, website building, product development and training

Eligibility:

• Aged 18 to 30
• Live in Wiltshire or Swindon
• Planning to start a business within the next couple of months
• Pre-revenue or at the very early stages of development
• From a low-income household or facing financial challenges

• Established Business Grant – up to £2,000 - if your business has already started trading and is less than 2 years old, you can apply for up to £2,000 to support growth and development. This funding can be used for expanding operations, upgrading equipment, or other business needs that will help increase your revenues.

Eligibility:

• Aged 18 to 30
• Live in Wiltshire or Swindon
• Running a business that has been trading for less than 2 years
• From a low-income household or facing financial challenges

Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow, we’re here to help. For further information or to apply visit our website: Business Grants