· Arts Council England grants for individuals and organisations – Up to £100k for individuals and organisations. Closing date: Ongoing
· £5 million loan fund for community businesses – Financial support from RBS in the form of loans for the purpose of starting or expanding a community-based business. Closing Date: Ongoing
· EU funding possibilities to promote active ageing – Closing date: Ongoing
· Wayra Business Accelerator – Up to £50k fund for start-ups. Closing date: 22 April 2012
· British Chamber of Commerce awards – Up to £300,000 available in cash prizes. Closing date: 29 June 2012
· R&D / Innovation Funding Available From Technology Strategy Board – The Technology Strategy Board supports innovation by providing access to funding across a range of programmes. Current opportunities include:
a) Technology-inspired Innovation – Up to £2 Million in feasibility studies. Closing date: 11 April 2012
b) Digital Innovation Contest – culture – various awards of up to £24,000. Closing date: 19 April 2012
c) ICT-based Solutions for (Self-) Management of Daily Life Activities of Older Adults at home – Call for proposals. Closing date: 29 May 2012
d) SMART Grants for R&D (single business) – 3 types of grant available for pre-start-ups, start-ups and SMEs. Closing date: Ongoing
e) MEDIA Funding – This programme offers European companies active in the audiovisual sector a range of support schemes. Current competition includes Interactive Projects Development funding and a call for Single Project Development proposals. Closing date: Various
· Unlimited Awards for social entrepreneurs – UnLimited’s Millennium Awards provide practical and financial support to social entrepreneurs in the UK; people with vision, passion, drive and commitment, who want to change the world for the better. They currently offer 2 levels of award, from £500 to £15000. Closing date: Ongoing
· The South East Sustainability Loan Fund – This £4m fund promotes sustainable production and consumption in all business sectors, with between £20,000 and £200,000 available for businesses wishing to improve their green credentials. Closing date: Ongoing
· Capitalise Business Loan – Financial assistance is available to start-up and existing businesses or social enterprises in Sussex, Kent or Surrey to help with their development and growth. Closing date: Ongoing
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