Nº 0037 Listed July 2026 Rolling
National Tooling Loan Fund - England
About this funding
The National Tooling Loan Fund, administered by the Department for Business and Trade, provides financial support and expert guidance to manufacturing enterprises across England seeking to develop tooling capabilities.
This initiative targets businesses that have encountered obstacles in obtaining conventional financing for tooling manufacture and component production. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a minimum two-year trading history, secure firm customer orders for their tooling products, and commit to creating or preserving employment opportunities. Greater Manchester manufacturers benefit from access to substantial capital ranging from £50,000 to £2,000,000, enabling investment in tooling infrastructure whilst retaining production within England. The scheme supports the region's advanced manufacturing sector by removing financial barriers to tooling investment and fostering job creation within the supply chain.
Who can apply
Manufacturing enterprises with minimum two years' trading history; evidence of difficulty obtaining conventional funding for tooling manufacture; firm customer order in place; commitment to locate final tooling and component manufacture in England; demonstrated job creation or safeguarding by the business.
How to apply
Apply online through the Department for Business and Trade portal, providing evidence of two-year trading record, documentation of funding difficulties, firm customer orders for tooling products, and details of employment impact
Common questions
- What is National Tooling Loan Fund - England?
- A Department for Business and Trade loan scheme providing £50,000-£2,000,000 to English manufacturing businesses for tooling development, requiring two years' trading history and firm customer orders. Applicants must demonstrate funding difficulties, commit to UK-based production, and create or…
- How much funding is available?
- National Tooling Loan Fund - England offers £50,000 to £2,000,000.
- Who can apply for National Tooling Loan Fund - England?
- Manufacturing enterprises with minimum two years' trading history; evidence of difficulty obtaining conventional funding for tooling manufacture; firm customer order in place; commitment to locate final tooling and component manufacture in England; demonstrated job creation or safeguarding by the…
- What is the deadline?
- National Tooling Loan Fund - England accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides National Tooling Loan Fund - England?
- National Tooling Loan Fund - England is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for National Tooling Loan Fund - England?
- Apply online through the Department for Business and Trade portal, providing evidence of two-year trading record, documentation of funding difficulties, firm customer orders for tooling products, and details of employment impact.
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0037 of the Manchester Business Services register.