The deadline for applications is 5pm on 27 November 2026 although the fund will close to applications sooner if fully committed.
- Application forms are issued by the Council’s Business Gateway service after an initial discussion to confirm your suitability for this grant. In the first instance you should complete the Business Funding Enquiry Form
- Grants are awarded at Argyll and Bute Council’s discretion.
- Any payment received is taxable and must be declared to HMRC as appropriate as part of the tax return for the business.
- Any costs incurred or committed to prior to a written offer of grant being issued and accepted are ineligible.
- If you meet the criteria for both grants, you can apply for up to £13,000 maximum via one application form, but you cannot double fund the same item
- Only one application per business can be made for each grant.
- Where there is more than one owner of the business, for example in a partnership or limited company, details of all the other individuals involved in the business must be provided.
- If your business is part of a group, support can be considered on a discretionary basis if the parent company is a UK based small or medium sized enterprise; and the economic benefits of providing support relate to Argyll and Bute (job creation or retention, strengthening local supply chains and/or supporting key sectors).
- Each application will be assessed on its individual circumstances.
You should read the terms and conditions before making an application.
