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 10 live grants available for sole traders in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 6 April 2026 to 30 September 2030.
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Create free accountADOPT facilitator support grant: round 7
Innovate UK
Up to £100,000Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
This grant gives farming, growing or forestry businesses in England £2,500 to hire an external Project Facilitator. The facilitator helps you develop a full ADOPT grant application. You must be an est
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