This money can be used to pay for the equipment, materials, stock and services you need in order to get your business running (but you cannot apply for salary/your own living costs).
Please note that SWEF doesn’t provide grant funding for new computers, tablets and phones. On a match funded basis, SWEF will consider applications for refurbished technology. However, for this to be considered, you’ll need to:
- explain why the laptop, tablet or phone will transform your business and
- provide a link to the refurbished item with an explanation of why you need this piece of specific technology.
You can apply if you:
- are aged 18 to 30
- currently live in the areas of Somerset, North Somerset or BANES
- want to start your own business and know what products or services you want to provide or have been trading for under 2 years.
This fund is open all year round. Decisions are made every month, and you will be told if you have been successful or not within two months if sending us your application.
The deadline for applying for the monthly meeting is the 7th of each month.
Your application is more likely to be successful if:
- you have a clear plan for your business
- SWEF think a grant would help you achieve success