Better Business Grant application guidance

This page provides guidance and downloadable documents to help you complete your Better Business Grant application with confidence.

Use this guidance alongside the online application, referring to the sections that apply to your grant type and business.

Our guidance documents explain every question in the Grant Portal and outline what assessors look for in a strong application.

They are designed to help you:

• Understand what information is required
• Prepare evidence in advance
• Answer questions clearly and accurately
• Avoid common mistakes that slow down approval

This guidance supports Productivity, Visitor Economy Development, Skills and Apprenticeship grant applications.

Before opening the application portal, we recommend you:

• Check your eligibility for the Better Business Grant
• Review the grant payment process
• Download the guidance document that matches your project
• Gather your business and project information
• Ensure you have quotes for your project costs
• Are ready to upload your accounts for the last few years

This document is designed to help you prepare and complete your Company Profile, which is the first step required when applying for a Better Business grant.

This document explains every question in the Grant Portal, including what assessors are looking for and how to structure your answers.

This guide walks you through each question in the Grant Portal and gives tips on what assessors are looking for and how to shape your answers.

This document offers thorough guidance on applying for Skills grants, outlining the necessary steps to complete your application and detailing the benefits of skills training for your business.

This guide provides detailed instructions on how to apply for apprenticeship grants, including step-by-step guidance on completing the application form.