Grants and support schemes available from Knowsley Council

A grant is a sum of money given to an individual or business for a specific project or purpose. A grant will cover only part of the costs involved - the remainder should be provided by you or your business.

Grants are available from a variety of sources including government, the European Commission and the local authority. Knowsley is located in an assisted area and can therefore offer the most competitive financial packages in the UK: a bold statement, but one we believe can be backed up with the evidence of recent successes and the wide customer base we have attracted. Our investors are global, their products and services wide ranging.

This section introduces you to some of the grants and support schemes which may be available to businesses in Knowsley.

Knowsley Building Improvement Grant

Knowsley is able to offer financial assistance to businesses in, or moving to the Borough, when embarking on an investment project involving the creation or protection of jobs. Grants are available to small and medium sized enterprises (SME's) to support building/construction/security related improvement schemes. Contact the Business Liaison and Investment Team for further details on 0151 477 4000.

Small Business Growth Grant

Knowsley is also able to offer financial assistance to growing small businesses in the Borough towards the purchase of capital equipment, if the project is creating new jobs through this growth or able to access significant new markets. Contact the Business Enterprise and Sectors Team for further details on 0151 477 4000.

Fresh Start Grant

The Fresh Start Gateway was officially launched in December 2005 by Knowsley Council and its partners to increase the number of local residents starting-up their own businesses or anyone wishing to start a business in Knowsley.  Fresh Start is a free service that will help guide you through all aspects of getting started in business, linking you in with a qualified business advisor and providing ongoing support when you need it.  The Fresh Start Gateway offers continued support and mentoring even after your business has started trading.  Our team may be able to link you into other post-start up support that is available. Contact us on 0151 477 4000 and find out more about The Fresh Start Gateway.

Further Support

Through our Business Liaison and Investment Team we can co- ordinate all your financial and property requirements. A dedicated Investment Development Officer will guide you through the process of identifying relevant support, and this personalised approach will continue afterwards too. Contact us on 0151 477 4000.

Continue to external grants and other sources of financial support.