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North Ayrshire Council Business Support Fund

North Ayrshire Council

Description

Flexible grant and consultancy funding from North Ayrshire Council's Business Team to help new businesses, existing businesses, and businesses relocating to North Ayrshire survive and grow, assessed case-by-case in line with the council's Community Wealth Building aspirations.

Amount

Flexible grant assessed case-by-case, typically up to £30,000

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Scotland.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Grant and consultancy support are combined rather than offered as a fixed-amount scheme; typical grant awards go up to around £30,000 depending on the project.
Requirement
New businesses, existing businesses, and businesses seeking to locate in North Ayrshire. A business adviser works with the applicant to develop a sustainability or growth plan and determine the appropriate level of support.

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How to apply

Contact North Ayrshire Council's Business Team (business@north-ayrshire.gov.uk / 01294 449944) to discuss your project; the team responds within 5 working days.

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Last verified: 20 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.