Business Support Grant 2026

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) is currently accepting applications for its Business Support Grant 2026. This growth-focused funding program is designed to strengthen early-stage businesses by reducing financial barriers.

🏢 About HIWCF - Business Support Grant

The Business Support Grant aims to support early-stage businesses by providing financial assistance to help them grow and overcome challenges.

🎁 Benefits of the Grant

• Minimum Grant: £500
• Maximum Grant: £2,000

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You are aged 18 to 30.
• Your UK business has been trading for less than 2 years.
• You currently live in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, or the Isle of Wight.
• You are facing financial challenges preventing you from developing your business.
• You are the majority shareholder of the business.
• You have a business bank account (grants are only paid into business bank accounts).
• You are a sole trader, limited company, or CIC limited by shares.
• Your business has a clear intention to be your sole work focus.
• The grant will be used to transform the business and take it to the next stage.

📝 Application Process

1. Complete the Online Application Form
   • The form will ask about your business and how the grant would help you make it more successful or take it to the next stage.
2. Save Progress
   • You can save the form as you go along by entering your email. A hyperlink will be sent to you for resuming the application.

📅 Application Deadline

• 31 October, 2026

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details about the HIWCF - Business Support Grant, visit the official HIWCF website.
To apply, complete the application form.

• Minimum Grant: £500
• Maximum Grant: £2,000