Retail & E-commerce Business Grants
Retail and e-commerce businesses can access grants for digital transformation, premises improvement, and high street revitalisation. Local authorities and business improvement districts are key funding sources.
High Street Support
High street shops can access shop front improvement grants, business rate relief, and local authority business support. Town centre regeneration programmes provide additional opportunities.
Digital Transformation
Grants support retailers moving online or improving their digital presence. E-commerce development, inventory systems, and digital marketing may be funded through regional schemes.
Sustainability & Accessibility
Retail businesses can access grants for energy efficiency, accessibility improvements, and sustainable practices. These often come through local authority programmes.
UK Retail Grants
32 grants found
Let's Celebrate Towns 2026
A nationwide competition recognising communities driving stronger, more vibrant local economies across the UK, offering grant funding for winning towns to put toward a community project or initiative.
Up & Running Grants 2026
Grant scheme supporting young entrepreneurs and businesses investing in the next generation, aiming to empower emerging talent shaping the UK's future.
Shopfront Refresh Grants
A grant specifically designed to help local small businesses, registered charities, and social enterprises in the town centres of Crediton, Cullompton, or Tiverton improve and enhance their business shopfronts.
The Mayor’s Opportunity Fund
A £1 million fund investing in the heart of communities, supporting people and projects working to lift others up, tackle poverty, and provide real opportunity.
Bristol Business and Enterprise Support (BrisBES)
BrisBES is a programme that delivers high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable support to Bristol's entrepreneurs and businesses.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Nottingham
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a funding programme that aims to support local businesses and communities.
England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)
Supports the establishment of new woodlands, administered by the Forestry Commission.
Northumberland Small Business Fund
A fully-funded support and funding service delivering a range of business support services to businesses, ambitious innovators, and creative thinkers across Northumberland, with a focus on unlocking barriers to growth, farm enterprise resilience, and food and drink sector growth.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a subsidised three-way partnership between a business, a high‑calibre graduate and an academic institution, providing a cost‑effective way for businesses to attract fresh talent and access university expertise to drive strategic innovation and growth.
High Street Business Support
A fully-funded business support programme providing tailored 1:1 guidance, workshops, and webinars to help retail, hospitality, and leisure businesses strengthen their financial resilience, improve digital presence, and attract more local customers.
Leadership for Growth
The Leadership for Growth programme is designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale‑up potential SMEs across Liverpool City Region.
Great Ideas – York and North Yorkshire
A fully funded innovation support programme, with access to innovation grants of up to £60,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK retail grants