Who is eligible for SWEF Established Business Grant?

Available in: England. Applicant must be a registered business. Relevant age groups: 18–24, 25–34.

What is the deadline for SWEF Established Business Grant?

This is a rolling scheme with no fixed deadline.

GrantEngland Wiltshire Council Swindon Borough Council

SWEF Established Business Grant

Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation

Description

Grants of up to £2,000 for young business owners (18-30) in Wiltshire or Swindon who are trading for less than 2.5 years, turning over at least £500/month, and from a low-income household or otherwise facing barriers to growth. Run by the Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation's Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon Enterprise Fund (SWEF) partnership, funds are paid directly into the business bank account and must be spent (on expansion, equipment, or other growth costs) within one month of receipt.

Amount

Up to £2,000

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

Available in: England.
Applicant must be a registered business.
Relevant age groups: 18–24, 25–34.

Notes: Cannot have received a previous grant from this scheme. Applications are reviewed within roughly 5 working days, with a possible follow-up meeting and a decision targeted within 12 weeks. Distinct from Wiltshire Council's own UKSPF-funded 'Business Fit for Future' start-up/growth grants (single-council, funding-status uncertain following UKSPF's national end on 31 March 2026), which is not included in this directory.
Requirement: Business owner aged 18-30, resident in Wiltshire or Swindon, owning 100% or a majority share of a business trading for under 2.5 years with monthly turnover of at least £500, from a low-income household or otherwise facing significant barriers to growth.

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How to apply

Apply via the online form on the Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation website; an initial review happens within about 5 working days, with a decision typically confirmed within 12 weeks.

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Last verified: 23 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.