Forest of Dean District Council Business Start Up Grant
Forest of Dean District CouncilSouth West Englandup to £1k
What it funds
Funding to be used towards a variety of business start up activates including: research and development, installing clean technologies, premises, equipment and product/service launch.
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: https://www.fdean.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/business-support-and-advice/finance-and-funding/
Last checked against the official source: 28 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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