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Retail Grants and Funding

The UK retail sector has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, from high street decline to the rapid acceleration of e-commerce, prompting government and industry bodies to launch targeted support programmes focused on digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and business resilience. Retail grants typically emphasise modernising point-of-sale systems, developing omnichannel capabilities, improving energy efficiency, and supporting skills development as traditional retailers adapt to changing consumer behaviours.

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Free or low-cost annual membership subscriptionOpen

Food Drink Devon Membership Opportunity for Mid Devon Businesses

Mid Devon food and drink businesses can access free or subsidised membership of ... Sign in to read more

DevonEnglandExeter+6 moreFood and DrinkHospitality+1 more

Heart of the South West Growth Hub

Up to £5,000 for Retail Unit Improvement grants; up to £3,000 for Start Up grantsRolling

Torbay Enterprise Fund – Retail Unit Improvement Grant & Start Up Grant

Torbay Council is offering two types of grants for local businesses: up to £5,00... Sign in to read more

DevonEnglandExeter+5 moreRetailHospitality+1 more

Heart of the South West Growth Hub

Free resource — no funding providedOpen

Trading with the EU: Digital guide for food and drink businesses

Defra has published a free digital guide to help food and drink businesses under... Sign in to read more

EnglandHerefordshireShropshire+3 moreFood and DrinkAgriculture+1 more

The Marches Growth Hub

Up to £2,500 for Start-up Trial Grants; up to £10,000 for Start-up GrantsOpen

Telford & Wrekin Pride in our High Street Grants

Telford & Wrekin Council is offering grants of up to £10,000 to help businesses ... Sign in to read more

EnglandHerefordshireShropshire+3 moreRetailHospitality+1 more

The Marches Growth Hub

Up to £2,500 for Start-up Trial Grants; up to £10,000 for Start-up GrantsOpen

Pride in Our High Street Grants Relaunch 2025/26

Telford & Wrekin Council is offering grants to help businesses open in empty hig... Sign in to read more

EnglandHerefordshireShropshire+3 moreRetailHospitality+2 more

The Marches Growth Hub

£1,000 for Intermediate Apprentice, £1,500 for Advanced Apprentice, £2,000 for Higher or Degree ApprenticeRolling

Worcester City Council Apprenticeship Grant Scheme

Worcester City Council offers grants to businesses in Worcester City when they h... Sign in to read more

EnglandUK WideWest Midlands+1 moreDigitalTourism+10 more

Worcestershire Growth Hub

Grants from £1,000 to £10,000 on a match-funded basis — business must contribute at least 60% of the total project costUpcoming

Elevate Worcestershire – Elevate Growth Programme 2025

Elevate Growth is a business support programme for established SMEs in Worcester... Sign in to read more

EnglandUK WideWest Midlands+1 moreManufacturingConstruction+10 more

Worcestershire Growth Hub

Up to £100,000 (50% match-funded) for energy efficiency projects; up to £50,000 for renewable technology. Business must contribute at least 50% of total project cost.Rolling

Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS)

The Business Energy Advice Service offers SMEs in Worcestershire and the Marches... Sign in to read more

EnglandHerefordshireShropshire+4 moreEnergy EfficiencyManufacturing+5 more

Worcestershire Growth Hub

Free programme — no funding amount, but provides free training resources and toolsOpen

Retail Accelerator Programme

The Retail Accelerator Programme is a free online learning programme from Busine... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+1 moreRetail

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Up to 50% of capital equipment purchase cost, to a maximum of £5,000. A cash boost of up to £10,000 towards equipment purchase may also be available.Rolling

The Centre for Food and Fresh Produce Logistics

This programme offers fully funded business support to food and supply chain bus... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+1 moreFood and Drink ManufacturingLogistics+7 more

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Up to 90% of the total cost of works, from a total fund of £222,368Open

NKDC Sleaford Shopfront Grant Scheme

This grant offers funding to owners and occupiers of commercial properties in Sl... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+2 moreRetailProperty+2 more

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Fully funded programme — no cost to participantsOpen

eBay AI Activate

eBay is offering a free AI training and tools programme for UK business sellers,... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+1 moreRetailEcommerce+1 more

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Free programme — no financial grant, but free access to mentoring, events, webinars, and specialist supportRolling

North Northamptonshire Council Retail Business Mentoring & Support Programme

A free business support programme for businesses and entrepreneurs based in Nort... Sign in to read more

BedfordshireEast MidlandsEngland+4 moreRetail

SE Midlands Growth Hub

Fully funded (free to eligible businesses)Open

Support for High Street Businesses – Time to Think, Plan and Grow

A fully funded programme for established high street business owners that includ... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreRetailHigh Street

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Free programme of supportRolling

Bassetlaw High Street Business Support Programme

A free business support programme for high street businesses in the Bassetlaw ar... Sign in to read more

DerbyDerbyshireEast Midlands+4 moreRetailHigh Street

D2N2 Growth Hub

Free workshops, one-to-one advice sessions (up to 4 hours for businesses on target high streets), and stakeholder forumsRolling

High Streets Business Support Programme

A free support programme for high street businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire, ... Sign in to read more

East RidingEast YorkshireEngland+4 moreRetailHospitality+3 more

Fully funded — all workshops and 1-to-1 consultations are free of chargeRolling

High Street Heroes

High Street Heroes offers free workshops, one-to-one consultations, and practica... Sign in to read more

BarnsleyDoncasterEngland+5 moreRetailHospitality+3 more

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Up to 50% of eligible costs, maximum £3,000 (maximum £1,500 in the West Craven area)Rolling

Pendle Town Centre Premises Grants

This grant helps businesses in Pendle's main town centres improve their shop fro... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+7 moreRetailHospitality

Boost Lancashire

Fully funded — valued at £3,000 per placeOpen

Retail Renaissance Programme

A fully funded training and mentoring programme worth £3,000 per place, designed... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+6 moreRetail

Boost Lancashire

Amount determined on a case-by-case basis depending on business needs, location and circumstancesRolling

Durham County Council Retail Start-up Grant

This grant supports new retail, hospitality, and leisure businesses in County Du... Sign in to read more

County DurhamEnglandNorth East+1 moreRetailHospitality+1 more

North East Growth Hub

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