Grants and Subsidies
Anyone, either in business or thinking of starting one, may wonder whether they can obtain help from the public purse.
You may be aware of others who have received grants, or have seen reference in the press to grants "from Europe", or award schemes from the BERR, or local council grants etc. If so, you may rightly be asking "What about me?"
Finding out about grants can be a daunting task, even for experts. At any one time there are hundreds of different schemes in operation. Complications arise for researchers because the schemes are offered by hundreds of different "awarding bodies" and the fact that schemes are constantly changing, with some lapsing and other new ones arising.
However, the good news is that most businesses are eligible at any one time to apply for a number of different schemes. The problem is that no one knocks on your door to invite your company to apply! The onus is entirely on you to find out what's on offer, and to try to keep up to date with this information.
We Can Help
The problem is the schemes change constantly – as do the rules governing them. It's a full time job keeping up. Which is fortunate: because that is exactly what we do. Over the years we have built up a huge knowledge of what is available to business and how to get your hands on it.
Because we work constantly with businesses throughout the country we are in almost daily contact with the funding organisations in the UK and overseas. In addition we have invested in several key technologies that allow us to scan availability for our clients regardless of location, size or requirement. This ensures that we have the most accurate and up to date picture available before we begin the application process.
Our Service
- Use our experience and technology to identify potential grant sources
- Maintain contact with funders to ensure understanding of any changes in policy or availability
- Work with our team to link grant and other funding opportunities
- Assist in the application form completion process
- Liaise between you and the funder during their consideration of your application
- Assist in the post approval period to ensure the maintenance of correct records.
- Undertake reviews with you to ensure your business receives the maximum benefit.
The Straight Business Solutions Grant Service is success based in relation to fees so we are backing ourselves to deliver for you.