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Dewar Arts Awards
For young people under 30 who are living or working in Scotland and face financial barriers to fulfilling their potential in any art form. Find out more here.
Tay Cities Work Experience Programme
Up to £3,000 for businesses to host student work placements with a technology focus. Find out more here.
Creative Scotland Crowdmatch Fund
Creative individuals, groups and organisations based in Scotland can apply here for up to £10,000 match funding for an eligible crowdfunded project.
Circular Economy Accelerator Grants
Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Accelerator Grants offer up to £75,000 for businesses and organisations in Scotland. Find out more here.
Digital and Technology Adoption Capital Grant
Eligible businesses and enterprises in the Highlands and Islands can apply for help to adopt new digital technology. Find out more here.
Electric Car Grant Scheme
Individual buyers, business fleets and leasing companies can benefit. Find out more here.
Future Works Employer Recruitment Incentives
Perth & Kinross employers can receive a a financial contribution of up to £8,000 for the creation of new, sustainable job opportunities for those facing barriers to work. Email skillsandemployment@pkc.gov.uk for more information.
Perth & Kinross Beyond Scotland Market Development Grant
Grants of up to £3,000 are available to fund projects that will enable businesses to expand their market overseas and into other parts of the UK. Find out more and apply here.
Creative Scotland National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations
The grant is to support creative activity that runs for up to 18 months. Apply at any time here.
Creative Scotland’s Open Fund for Individuals
The funding is designed to support periods of research, development and/or delivery of creative activity for up to 24 months. Find out more and apply here.
Outer Hebrides Business Development Scheme
Grants of £3,000 for full-time businesses and £1,500 for part-time businesses in the Outer Hebrides, for up to 50% of eligible costs. Find out more here.
New Perth Academy to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders
Perth Leadership Academy will work with a group of emerging leaders from the private, public and third sectors to help equip them with the skills they need to boost the leadership capability in their own organisations and help them work more effectively with other partners.
Renfrewshire Council Business Training Support Grant
Up to £2,000 is available to businesses in Renfrewshire involved in manufacturing or business-to-business services, to help cover employer and employee training that's required as part of a specific business development project. Find out more here.
Shetland Islands Council Economic Development Grant Scheme
Businesses and third sector organisations based in Shetland can get help with costs related to supporting local communities and promoting innovation, sustainability, diversity and growth. Find out more here.
Research and Development Grants
Businesses in areas of Scotland covered by Scottish Enterprise may be eligible for funding towards researching and developing a new product, process or service, or significantly improving an existing one. Find out more here.
Futures for All
Futures for All is designed to support employers in Perth & Kinross to create new, sustainable job opportunities for individuals who are currently unemployed. Download the details here.
Shetland Islands Council Loan Funding
Small to medium sized new and growing businesses and organisations can apply for commercial loans. Find out more here.
Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Retrofit Fund
Scottish micro businesses and sole traders that operate within 20 kilometres of the Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Dundee low emission zones (LEZs) could receive funding... Find out more here
East Dunbartonshire Business Growth Grant
This discretionary grant of up to £1,500 is to help businesses in the area cover the costs incurred in meeting their growth plan targets. Read more here.
Scottish Government funding to help you pay for your energy efficiency projects
Loans up to £100k are available to help you pay for energy and carbon-saving upgrades in your business. You could also receive a cashback grant of up to £30k. Read more.