Inverclyde Council offers a grant for businesses that trade in the area to help them cover the costs of their digital marketing activities. The grant can be used to cover up to 100% of your eligible costs, to a maximum of £2,500.

The grant can be used to help fund digital initiatives such as:

• building an online website
• developing an e-commerce offering
• developing and implementing new digital systems
• training staff on the use of the website and/or social media

To apply, you'll need to submit:

• a business plan
• a one-year cashflow projection
• evidence of trading status
• the last full year’s accredited accounts and up-to-date management accounts
• 3 quotes for project costs
• proof of business insurance
• an uncensored copy of a bank statement, dated within the past 3 months, that clearly shows the name of the account holder, the account number and sort code

If your business is operating from commercial premises, you must also submit evidence that you or your business owns the lease. 

You will need to meet with a business adviser from Business Gateway Inverclyde before you can apply.

You are eligible if your business:

• trades from an address in Inverclyde
• has been trading for at least 12 months
• operates in a sector where there is unlikely to be a significant impact on other local businesses

You'll also need to attend a one-to-one meeting with a business adviser from Business Gateway Inverclyde before you can apply.

You cannot apply for funding for projects that have already started.

This is a free service. Free business advice is also provided.

The fund can cover up to 100% of your eligible costs, to a maximum of £2,500. You must be prepared to cover the rest of the costs from other sources.

The grant will be paid retrospectively into your business bank account after you submit evidence of your total project spending. You'll need to be able to cover the costs upfront before claiming back the grant amount.

Businesses that trade in the Inverclyde area. 

Your application must be approved and all relevant information provided before you can submit a claim for payment – the timescale to approve applications will vary.

Once you have submitted your claim for incurred expenses, you'll usually be paid within 20 days.

The grant will be paid retrospectively into your business bank account after you submit evidence of your total project expenditure. You'll need to be able to cover the costs upfront before claiming back the grant amount.

You cannot apply for funding for projects that have already started.

Visit the Inverclyde Council website for more information.