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Small Business Development Grant (Argyll and Bute)

Argyll and Bute Council (Business Gateway)

Description

Grant covering 50% of eligible costs for established Argyll and Bute businesses investing in productivity, competitiveness, growth, sustainability, or innovation — e.g. marketing, digital/website development, professional services, product development, training, and trade fairs.

Amount

£1,000–£3,000 (50% of eligible costs)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Scotland.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Paid at 50% of approved costs. Can be combined with the council's companion Small Business Capital Grant (£3,000–£10,000) up to a combined £13,000 in one application, though the same item cannot be funded twice. Relevant to Argyll and Bute's rural business base given the area's size and dispersed geography.
Requirement
Businesses actively trading in Argyll and Bute for at least 6 months, applying for capital or revenue costs linked to a development goal (productivity, competitiveness, growth, sustainability, or innovation).

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How to apply

Apply via Argyll and Bute Council's Business Gateway service (business.gateway@argyll-bute.gov.uk).

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