GrantRadarEnterprise Nation, EDF Small Business and Square
Powering Local Businesses: Business resilience grant
A competitive £1,000 grant for UK small businesses from Enterprise Nation and EDF Small Business, supported by Square, with 25 grants on offer in total. It pays for practical improvements that make a business more resilient, such as software, payment systems, sustainability upgrades, equipment or a consultant. Open 20 October to 11.59pm on 29 November 2026; winners are contacted by 15 December 2026.
- You could get
- £1,000
- Deadline
- 36 days left
- 29 November
- Effort
- Light
- short form, little evidence needed
Who can apply
- UK-based small businesses with fewer than 50 employees that have been trading for at least 12 months, have a UK business bank account, and have a Companies House registration number or are registered as self-employed with proof of UTR
- The applicant must be the owner of the business or have the owner's approval
- Successful applicants must be able to clearly outline how they will use the grant to make the business more resilient and be willing to share their story if requested
What it funds
- Buying or updating software
- Adopting new payment systems
- Making sustainability improvements (replacing lighting, for example)
- Upgrading your website
- Hiring a business consultant or expert
- Upgrading equipment (such as laptops)
- Any other practical investment that helps strengthen your business
What it will not fund
- Businesses undergoing insolvency, examinership, receivership or any related process
- Employees of EDF, Enterprise Nation or Square, or anyone whose immediate family or household members are
How to apply
- Sign up and complete the eligibility form on the Enterprise Nation application page
- If eligible, continue with the application, making the case for how you would spend the grant
- Submit by 11.59pm on 29 November 2026
- Winners are contacted by 15 December 2026, and Enterprise Nation talks successful applicants through next steps
Grants are taxable; winners are responsible for declaring and paying any tax due.
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