Yes, if you're an eligible organisation that wants to help grow the circular economy and meets all the criteria.

Eligible organisations include: 

• small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are registered with Companies House and meet the UK government’s definition of an SME 
• large organisations

Registered third sector organisations that meet the UK government’s definition of an SME are also eligible. These could be:

• legally constituted organisations
• registered charities
• foundations
• trusts
• social enterprises
• Community Interest Companies (CICs)
• cooperatives
• public sector bodies and organisations such as councils and academic institutions 

Your organisation can be headquartered outside of Scotland, but the project receiving funding must be based permanently in Scotland, and the majority of its activity must take place in Scotland. 

You must demonstrate that the project will deliver benefits that can be measured beyond an individual organisation.  

You cannot use this funding to cover: 

• business-as-usual costs
• the purchase of moveable infrastructure such as motor vehicles, trailers and bicycles
• accountancy fees and legal fees
• bank or financial charges
• staff travel and expenses
• insurance costs
• depreciation costs
• project activity not based in Scotland
• costs that have been incurred outwith the contract period
• recoverable VAT
• costs associated with the purchase of land and buildings

Organisations based permanently in Scotland, with the majority of their project activity taking place in Scotland. 

Applications are welcomed on an ongoing basis, so you can apply at any time.  You'll be advised of the current processing times when you submit your application. 

There is currently no cut-off date for the funding.