Argyll and Bute Council has a range of schemes providing financial assistance for businesses based in Argyll and Bute.

Business Gateway Local Growth Accelerator Programme

The programme includes fully funded specialist advice on a range of topics and 50% grant funding up to £10,000 to support your growth or COVID recovery plans.  Find out more at Business Gateway Local Growth Accelerator Programme (argyll-bute.gov.uk)

Small Business Development Grant 2022

This fund closed for applications on 15/11/22 as all the available grants have been allocated.  If you submitted an application prior to this date, and have received an acknowledgement, your application will be processed as soon as possible.

Grant funding to help your micro or small business based in Argyll and Bute to develop.  Grants of 75% of costs up up to £3,000. Find out more about the Small Business Development Grant.

Business Start-Up Grant 2022

This fund closed for applications on 1/12/22 as all the available grants have been allocated.  If you submitted an application prior to this date, and have received an acknowledgement, your application will be processed as soon as possible.

Grant funding to help your new business to start up and establish in Argyll and Bute.  Grants of up to £3,000 were available, phased across three payments. Find out more about the Business Start-Up Grant.

Help with business rates

There are a number of relief schemes available which you may be eligible for - find out more details and apply at Help with business rates (argyll-bute.gov.uk)

Find Business Support Scotland

To find out about other support from across Scotland’s public sector, visit Find business support in Scotland - Find Business Support. You can see your options for funding, advice, help and more all in a single location and sign up for email alerts on the latest updates