Grant Application Support

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Expert support to identify funding opportunities, prepare competitive grant applications and maximise your chances of securing funding for growth and investment projects.

Applying for business grant funding can be time-consuming, technical and highly competitive. At Clive Owen, our specialist grants advisory team provides fully managed grant application bid writing support for businesses, charities and organisations seeking funding for growth, innovation, capital investment, energy efficiency and job creation projects.

We have supported more than 400 organisations to secure over £375m in grant funding, with a strong track record of preparing high-quality, subsidy-control-compliant applications. Our role is to reduce the burden on your management team, strengthen the case for funding and improve your prospects of securing a successful grant offer.

Our end-to-end grant application service covers every stage of the funding process, from initial eligibility checks through to grant offer review. We work with you to understand your project, identify eligible expenditure, prepare the required documentation and respond to funder questions during appraisal and due diligence.

Helping businesses prepare stronger applications, secure funding and successfully deliver grant-funded projects.

Our specialists provide practical support throughout the grant application process, helping you identify suitable funding opportunities, prepare compelling applications and navigate the appraisal process with confidence.

Initial Expression of Interest

We help develop the initial case for grant support, assess eligibility and identify the strongest funding route for your project. This includes reviewing project objectives, location, business size, proposed expenditure and the likely subsidy control position.

Our team prepares clear, persuasive and evidence-based grant applications tailored to the requirements of each funding scheme.

We can assist with:

  • Completing application forms
  • Drafting project narratives
  • Preparing financial forecasts
  • Developing business plans
  • Presenting the economic, commercial and strategic benefits of your project

Why Choose Clive Owen LLP for Grant Application Support?

Improved Chances of Success

Our grant specialists have extensive experience across local, regional, national and sector-specific funding schemes.

Significant Time Savings

We manage the application process so you can focus on running your business.

Maximised Grant Value

We help identify eligible expenditure and present a strong case for securing the appropriate level of funding.

Subsidy Control Expertise

We address legal considerations arising from subsidy control legislation early to reduce compliance risk.

Practical Commercial Advice

We combine grant funding expertise with financial forecasting, business planning and appraisal experience.

Business grants are often available for projects that support growth, productivity, innovation, sustainability and regional economic development.

Eligible projects may include:

  • Capital investment
  • New machinery and equipment
  • Factory expansion
  • Research and development
  • Product innovation
  • Energy efficiency improvements
  • Digital transformation
  • Consultancy support
  • Skills development
  • Job creation

How the Grant Application Process Works

Project Review

We assess the project, proposed costs, timing, location and funding objectives.

Eligibility Assessment

We identify suitable grant schemes and review key eligibility criteria.

Application Preparation

We prepare application forms, supporting narratives, financial appendices and evidence packs.

Submission and Appraisal

We help manage funder queries, appraisal meetings and due diligence requests.

Grant Offer Review

We review the offer letter, conditions and claim requirements before acceptance.

If you are planning an investment project and want to understand whether grant funding may be available, our Grants Advisory team can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Grant Application FAQs

Grant funding levels vary depending on the scheme, project type, business size and project location. Support may range from modest contributions towards consultancy or equipment through to more substantial funding for capital investment, innovation or collaborative research and development projects.

Client perspective
In their words

As a fellow business in the professional services sector, we really valued Clive Owen LLP’s clear advice and proactive approach throughout the process.

Their support gave us the confidence to go for the Business Growth Fund grant funding and invest in a new, modern office, which will help to support our next phase of growth.

We felt supported and well guided from start to finish, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Carl and the team.

 

Sarah Reid, Richard Reed Solicitors

Richard Reed Solicitors

At Kasai UK, we greatly valued the support provided by Clive Owen LLP in securing a Business Growth Fund grant to help develop our solvent-free manufacturing process.
Their expert guidance and proactive management of the application played a key role in helping us access the funding needed to support our greener, more sustainable production ambitions.
As a business that is becoming increasingly climate-conscious, it was important for us to work with advisers who share similar values. Clive Owen’s commitment as climate champions meant they really understood both our commercial objectives and our environmental priorities, adding genuine value throughout the process.

Anne Marie Coyle, Kasai UK

Kasai UK

We were delighted to work with Clive Owen LLP who prepared an Independent Accountant’s Report for our Innovate UK grant claim. 

Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout the process, with the report completed and issued ahead of our planned submission deadline.

We greatly appreciated their reliability, expertise and overall excellent service, and would highly recommend Eleanor and the wider Grants team.
– Reichal Roy

Talos Consulting Services Ltd

Talos Consulting Services Ltd

RheEnergise Limited grant support by Clive Owen LLP

We were very pleased with the service provided by Eleanor at Clive Owen, who prepared an independent accountant’s report to support our grant funding claim. Eleanor expertly guided us through the process, making it very easy on our side. We would definitely consider working with Clive Owen again.

RheEnergise Limited