Grants for Sole Traders
Sole traders are eligible for fewer grants than limited companies, but several programmes target freelancers and self-employed individuals. Local Growth Hubs, New Enterprise Allowance successors, and some Innovate UK programmes accept sole trader applications.
There are currently 78 live grants available for sole traders in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 8 August 2026 to 31 March 2035.
Checked daily. Last updated 6 August 2026.
Always open
No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier pays farmers and land managers to protect, restore, or improve the environment on their land. It covers woodland, farmland, nature reserves, SSSIs, commons, and sch
Qualification Grants
CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)
CITB offers grants to help construction employers pay for their workers' qualifications and training. The grants cover both short courses and longer qualifications in the construction sector. This is
+1 related call in this programmeRoyal Countryside Fund - On Your Farm
The Royal Countryside Fund
The Royal Countryside Fund supports rural communities across the UK. This programme focuses on family farms in England. It aims to help farms survive and build a sustainable future for the countryside
PPL Momentum Music Fund
PPL Momentum Music Fund
The PPL Momentum Music Fund helps UK artists and bands grow their music careers. You can use the funding for recording, touring, and marketing. The fund is available to artists based in North West Eng
UKRI, EuroHPC Joint Undertaking
UKRI
This programme gives you access to supercomputer time in Europe. You can use it to train and develop AI models or work on data-intensive tasks. No money changes hands. Instead, you get computing power
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Global Incubator Programme - Video Gaming, Canada (Montreal)
Innovate UK Business Connect
Innovate UK Business Connect is looking for up to 8 video gaming companies to join a Global Incubator Programme. The programme runs in partnership with La Piscine, an innovation centre for creative in
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Create free accountZero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Alternative Fuels
Department for Transport
The Department for Transport is offering up to £150 million for clean maritime projects. You can apply for between £1,000 and £30 million. The funding supports developing, deploying, and operating inn
Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency
Department for Transport
The Department for Transport is offering up to £150 million for clean maritime projects. You can apply for between £1,000 and £30 million. The funding supports developing, deploying, and operating inn
See all 3 rounds of Zero Emission Vessels and InfrastructureUK Global Screen Fund: International Distribution (P&A Support)
British Film Institute
The UK Global Screen Fund supports UK films in reaching international audiences. It offers up to £100,000 for international distribution costs, including prints and advertising (P&A). The fund is open
See all 2 rounds of UK Global Screen FundTrees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees Programme
The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for the cost of creating a woodland design plan. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 in funding. The plan must meet UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) rules. Land
See all 2 rounds of Woodland Creation Planning GrantFull ADOPT grant: round eight
Innovate UK
Farming, growing or forestry businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £5 million. The money is for on-farm trial and demonstration projects. You must test new ideas or solutions in agricul
See all 2 rounds of ADOPT grantNational Lottery Heritage Grants: £10,000 to £250,000
National Lottery Heritage Fund
This grant funds heritage projects across England. You can apply for between £10,000 and £250,000. Projects can include restoring buildings, conserving nature, recording oral histories, or creating di
See all 3 rounds of National Lottery Heritage GrantsADOPT facilitator support grant: round 9
Innovate UK
Farming, growing or forestry businesses in England can apply for £2,500 to hire an external project facilitator. This grant helps you develop a full ADOPT grant application. ADOPT stands for Accelerat
See all 4 rounds of ADOPT Facilitator Support GrantRead the guide: Grants for Sole Traders and the Self-Employed in the UK
There are very few grants only for sole traders, but you can apply to most small business and sector grants. Here is where self-employed people actually win funding in the UK, and how to apply.