Satellite Broadband Grants

Avonline can provide grant application forms/brochures for the major initiatives or advise of contact points in your area for other Regional Development Agencies. These grants can make the difference in making satellite broadband a viable option for smaller businesses.

English Regions - Rabbit Initiative

Members are: South West, East Midlands, East of England and West Midlands
Grants up to £800 of first invoice costs to SMEs
Online submission form
Advice available through website: www.rabbit-broadband.org.uk
Telephone: 01564 711912

England - London

High concentration of ADSL so trials of broadband are more focused on virtual networks
No well publicised grant scheme available

England - North West

£2.6 million of funding focused on subregional activities, raising awareness and focused initiatives to widen exposure
No well publicised grant scheme available

England - North East

£1.5 million of funding focused on supporting Corus Task force in Tees Valley
Grant scheme available further details being sought

England - Yorkshire

Running own scheme referenced from the Rabbit Initiative
Unlike members of Rabbit we need to be contacted directly
Grants variable.

Northern Ireland

£1.4 million of funding focused on business solutions including significant projects and SME solutions
Grants up to 50% of first year costs available
Telephone: 02890 239090

Scotland

Funding focused on centres of excellence and raising awareness
For information visit: Scottish Broadband Business Incentive scheme
Telephone: 08456 078787

Wales

Broadband Wales initiative from Welsh Development Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government
'Try before you buy' centres to ensure you get the right equipment for your business
Grants up to £1500 towards the first year costs to SMEs
Telephone: 01443 845500

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