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Local Growth Fund Business Grants (Swansea)

Swansea Council

Description

A four-strand business-support programme jointly funded by the UK and Welsh governments: a Pre-start Grant for new/unregistered enterprises, a Growth Grant for job-creating expansion, and Carbon Reduction and Innovation Grants for decarbonisation and new-product development respectively.

Amount

Pre-start Grant up to £25,000 (first £2,000 fully funded, remainder 50% match); Growth Grant up to £50,000; Carbon Reduction Grant up to £10,000 (£30,000 for high-value projects); Innovation Grant up to £10,000

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Wales.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Page confirmed current as of 31 July 2026 — an earlier note that 2025/26 funding was fully allocated appears superseded by a 2026/27 refresh.
Requirement
Varies by strand. Pre-start Grant: new/unregistered enterprises with a business plan and 12-month forecast. Growth Grant: expanding businesses, requiring a minimum £7,500 grant per job created. Carbon Reduction and Innovation Grants: businesses pursuing decarbonisation or new-product development.

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How to apply

Apply via Swansea Council (businesswansea@swansea.gov.uk); select the relevant strand for your business stage.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.