18 schemes found
Based on: Sole Trader · Train staff or gain qualifications · Start again
Provides funding for businesses to engage external consultants for tangible business improvement projects. Covers areas including app development, HR, legal advice, quality accreditations, digital marketing, AI, and webs…
Financial assistance towards vocational training costs for both individuals and organisations. Training must lead to a recognised or accredited qualification (Level 2–5 on the RQF preferred) and provide economic benefit.…
Provides fully-funded vocational training through nationally recognised qualifications (NVQs, VRQs) for apprentices across a range of trades. DESC funds the full cost of training and assessment for the duration of the ap…
Major discretionary funding scheme for established businesses in key sectors. Supports capital expenditure, operating costs, marketing, R&D, and job creation for businesses that export or operate in government-defined ke…
Supports new start-ups or businesses that have been trading for less than 18 months. Includes a reimbursement grant and/or living allowance of £100/week for 26 weeks, with an enhanced package of up to £15,000 available f…
Supports very small and self-employed businesses with turnover below £25,500. Provides grant and/or living allowance support, along with free training and mentoring, for micro businesses looking to become sustainable. No…
Improves the appearance of commercial premises and civic amenities in designated regeneration areas across the Island. Covers external improvements, internal accessibility works, vacant unit refurbishment, conversion of …
Universal, non-means-tested childcare credit of £4,300 per year paid directly to registered pre-school providers on behalf of eligible children. Equates to around £358/month year-round or £428/month in term time. Additio…
Grants for individual artists and organisations on the Isle of Man to create new work, develop skills, and present artwork. Covers music, visual art, film, theatre, dance, and spoken and written word. Grants go towards m…
Provides a financial underwriting guarantee against losses for ticketed arts events on the Isle of Man, including concerts, workshops, exhibitions, and performances. Designed to give organisers confidence to take on even…
Supports individual artists and groups travelling off-Island to participate in arts festivals, competitions, and events. Particularly popular with students attending performing arts summer schools. Covers off-island trav…
Grants and interest-free loans for specialist equipment and structural adaptations to help disabled persons remain at home independently. Low-income households (taxable income up to £15,000) receive a non-repayable grant…
Helps first-time buyers get on the property ladder through equity loans of up to 30% of the purchase price. Two options: First Home Fixed (discounted approved properties — 2-bed apartment up to £150,000; 3-bed house up t…
Supports events that increase footfall and boost spending in the Island's towns and villages under the Local Economy Strategy. Priority is given to new events, though returning events with significant new elements are al…
Places undergraduate students (2nd year and above) with host organisations for structured 8-week summer projects. The student receives a minimum-wage allowance for 8 weeks; the host organisation is invoiced for this cost…
Primary funding mechanism for IoM residents attending university at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Provides a tuition fee grant of up to £6,750/year (means-tested above £112,000 combined household income), plus a …
Annual grant funding for the voluntary sports sector, governing bodies, and individual athletes on the Isle of Man. Funded through lottery duty revenue, grants are distributed to recognised governing bodies who then allo…
Replacement for the now-closed Green Living Grant Scheme, providing grants towards low-carbon heating upgrades for IoM residents. Full details and eligibility criteria are yet to be announced. IoM residents can register …