What are digital small business grants?
Digital and productivity grant schemes are designed to support SMEs by:
- Determining challenges and uncovering opportunities for digital improvements.
- Funding digital tools and systems that drive measurable business growth.
- Supporting consultancy and capital investment, including training, marketing, software, and equipment.
While every small business grant has its own eligibility criteria, they typically require:
- Match funding from the business.
- A clear strategy and timeline detailing how the funding will be used.
- A focus on measurable outcomes such as efficiency, innovation, and growth.
Why work with Hydra Creative?
Applying for funding and deciding on how to best invest can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in.
Grant Application Support
We’ll help position your project for maximum eligibility and success. We can work with you to put together a small business grants application that tells the story of your business and provides comprehensive details on how you intend to invest. Utilising us at this stage allows for greater insight from both sides, creating a strong submission.
Digital Expertise
From strategy and branding to websites and systems, we deliver projects that directly impact productivity. With over 15 years of experience, working with clients across a variety of sectors, we are well placed to support your business with digitisation and productivity.
Proven Results
Our focus on ROI ensures funded improvements deliver lasting value. At Hydra, we always keep your overarching business goals at the forefront of everything we do, meaning our strategies are tailored to help increase productivity and streamline processes.
Time-Saving Guidance
Business grant application processes can often be time-consuming. Working with us can help to simplify the process, reduce the stress, and increase your chances of approval.
How can I use these business grants?
Every grant has different usage criteria, but historically, we have supported clients who have received funding with the design and build of both websites and systems. Our team can help you assess what the funding can be spent on, and which option is best for improving your business’ productivity.
Success stories
We’ve supported businesses in a variety of sectors to access funding and deliver transformative projects.
We were fortunate enough to work with Under the Stars, an inclusive arts charity, to design and build a new website. Under the Stars focuses on empowering people with learning disabilities, and the creation of a brand new website, made possible by funding, has allowed the charity to highlight their work and expand their reach.
Another website made possible by matched funding is Aston Park fisheries. Working closely with the Aston Park team, we were able to design and build a website that speaks to their target audience and showcases everything their site has to offer.
Our 4-Step business grants process
How it works
Initial consultation
Once you get in touch to let us know you’re interested in applying for grant funding, we’ll help you to assess your eligibility, explore different project ideas, and align them with live grant funding opportunities.
Application support
When it comes to submitting an application, our knowledgeable team will help, including guidance on realistic budgets and tangible outcomes.
Funding Award
If your funding application is successful, the Hydra team will be hands-on to support you with project kick-off. Making sure we start as we mean to go on, your project will begin with a collaborative discovery session. We’re aware that funding can sometimes come with strict payment terms, which can make managing cash flow challenging. At Hydra, we will always strive to work flexibly in line with this.
Implementation and go-live
We deliver your project and provide measurable results to demonstrate increased productivity.
Take the Next Step
Wanting to apply for funding? Contact our team today to learn more about how we can support you and what opportunities may be available for your business.
Let's start creating together
Let Hydra be the solution for your next project.