– Business Grants for Young people aged 18-30
Grant funding
to start or grow your business
- Start-Up Grants – up to £500
Just getting started or earning under £500/mth - Business Grants – up to £2,000
Trading under 2 years, earning £500+ /mth
– SWEF Business Grants
SWEF provides grant funding for young people aged 18-30 to start or grow their business when banks or family aren't an option.
Apply through your local Community Foundation who will guide you through the process.
– Community Foundation Partners
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– Key Stats
Backing Business initiative
SWEF was formed to tackle the biggest barrier facing less advantaged young people who want to run their own business - access to finance.
£1.25M
Given in SWEF grants
since 2021
1,000+
Given in SWEF grants
since 2021
69%
Invited to interview after
online application
88%
Of applicants awarded
a grant
The SWEF grant supported key equipment upgrades that increased my production capacity, allowing me to fully capitalise on my recent relocation to Bloomsbury in London.
Michael
Michael Edgeworth Guitars
– Swef
