East Renfrewshire Council Special Growth Grant
Last Updated: 03 Jan 2025
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Support provided by East Renfrewshire Council
What does this involve?
These grants from East Renfrewshire Council provides funding to help local businesses meet their business objectives and plans for growth. The grants could be used to help pay for:
- the purchase of new equipment
- property expansion or improvements
- the costs to exhibit or develop new products and processes
This match-funded grant will cover up to 50% of the project value, to a maximum of £20,000. You must be able to match this funding from other sources.
To qualify for support, your business must operate from premises in East Renfrewshire.
The grant is part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Local Discretionary Funds.
Am I eligible?
Yes, if your business:
- has a turnover of more than £500,000
- has 10 or more employees
- operates from commercial premises in East Renfrewshire
- is looking to grow its workforce by at least 10%
- can commit to real living wage accreditation
Full eligibility criteria are included with the application form.
What does this cost?
This is a match-funded grant. It will cover up to 50% of the project value, to a maximum of £20,000. You must be able to match this funding from other sources.
It is free to apply.
Who is this for?
Businesses in East Renfrewshire that are looking to grow.
How long does this take?
It takes around 30 minutes to complete the online application form, provided you have all your supporting documents ready to upload.
Once your application is received, East Renfrewshire Council will carry out initial compliance checks. A member of their Business Growth team will then be in touch to discuss your application.
Next steps
Visit the East Renfrewshire Council website for full details and to apply.
Support provided by East Renfrewshire Council