Apply for a grant
To benefit from one of the 30 available grants worth £2,500 each, you will need to:
- Make sure you comply with the project requirements to apply for grants
- Have a plan of how this grant will increase your chances to tender for large firms
- Complete the Grant application form
- Please note that there are only 10 grants available per workshop programme which will make it a very competitive process
Application Process:
- Complete the Grant Application form and obtain 3 competitive quotes
- Submit an electronic version of the completed grant application and the 3 quotes to Aston University for approval (due to the small amount of grants available you may be questioned further or asked for more details to help the board make a decision)
- The approval board will then review the grant application
- Aston University will communicate the outcome of your application
- If your application is approved, the project can commence (to be completed within 1-3 months)
- Pay the supplier in full against the invoices sent to you
- Submit requested evidence to Aston University to claim for the £2,500 grant (supplier invoice, bank statement and invoice to Aston University for the value of the grant)
- Payment of the grant from Aston University
Please note, we offer 1-to-1 support and assistance with grant applications (please note this does not include completing the application on your behalf). Please email diversesupplychains@aston.ac.uk for more information.