Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:10PM GMT

Funding

Access to Finance
This programme aims to provide expert business advice and support, working with business owners to develop their business and get them to the stage where they are ready to approach a lender for finance. 

London Technology Fund
This fund (LTF) specialises in equity investment for new high growth technology companies based in Greater London. 

London Youth Offer
The youth funding is particularly aimed at the most deprived and hard to reach young Londoners (13 to 19) who are most likely to be victims of crime and are at risk of involvement in anti-social behaviour or street gangs. 

Creative Capital Fund
This fund is designed to help talented entrepreneurs and businesses in London's creative industries achieve their potential by providing seed and early stage capital investment and business support. 

LDA Loan Fund
For business owners who have been unable to raise finance through traditional means or have been refused finance. These loans can be from £5,000 to £250,000 and funds are available to business owners from areas of London where the occurrence of disadvantage is highest. 

G2i (Gateway 2 Investment)
G2i is designed to increase the quantity and quality of London-based technology companies receiving equity investment, capital that is invested in return for a share of the profits and ownership of part of the business. 

LDA Small Grant Scheme: Sustainable Food for London
Funding to help raise awareness and help people to run sustainable food events. Grants are available from £500 to £5,000. 
 

Search for funding via GRANTnet
GRANTnet, is a straightforward free to use service from GRANTfinder, which can help users identify suitable funding for their activity or project.  Read on...
Grants awarded by the LDA in 2008
New grants (over £1,000) entered into by the LDA for the period April to June 2008 are listed according to our Economic Development Strategy themes and investment areas.