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 17 live grants available for sole traders in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 27 May 2026 to 30 September 2030.
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Construction, Education
CITB provides grants to construction employers for approved apprenticeship training programmes. The grants are available in England, Wales and Scotland. This funding is part of the CITB Grants Scheme.
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