West Lothian Council Economic Development Fund
Last Updated: 03 Jul 2025
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West Lothian Council
Invest in West Lothian
What does this involve?
The Economic Development Fund helps businesses in West Lothian provide training to upskill and reskill their existing employees.
By accessing the fund, employers can:
- choose the training that best meets their needs
- address priority skills gaps
- increase productivity and support economic recovery
- access tailored training in high-quality learning environments
- engage and motivate existing employees by offering them high-quality training to bring the greatest benefits to your organisation
- cover all their training costs, or partially cover more expensive training
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can receive up to £5,000.
The fund is managed by West Lothian College.
Am I eligible?
Yes, if you're a West Lothian-based small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
What does this cost?
This is a free service.
Who is this for?
Businesses in West Lothian.
How long does this take?
Once your eligibility and suitability have been confirmed, your application can be approved within 10 working days.
Next steps
Visit the Invest in West Lothian website for more information.
Support provided by
West Lothian Council
Invest in West Lothian