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Scottish Borders LEADER/Local Action Group Capital Development Fund

Scottish Borders Council (Scottish Borders Local Action Group)

Description

Grants from the Scottish Borders Local Action Group for small/micro businesses, private sector organisations, and third-sector or community groups, covering physical improvements — renewable energy installations, disability access, or equipment purchases — that support business or community development, alongside a linked Supporting Innovation Fund for feasibility studies.

Amount

Up to £25,000 per project (Capital Development Fund); Supporting Innovation Fund available for feasibility studies

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Scotland.
Notes
Now administered by the Local Action Group under the government title 'Community Led Local Development Fund' (CLLD) — the 2026-27 round is still accepting Expressions of Interest on a rolling basis, but the council's page states there is currently no funding available and will be updated if that changes. The most recently confirmed funded round (2025-26) had closing dates of 25 June and 30 July, with grants required to be spent by 28 February 2026.
Requirement
Small/micro businesses, private sector organisations, or third-sector/community groups in the Scottish Borders with a project aligned to one of four priority themes (net-zero/climate crisis, social inclusion/improving services, growing the economy, or poverty alleviation, especially for children); applicants must provide matching funds.

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How to apply

Submit an Expression of Interest via Scottish Borders Council's Local Action Group pages; currently accepted on a rolling basis, but no funding is available at present — check for updates before applying.

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