Increased support for Argyll and Bute businesses

The size and range of business grants available through Argyll and Bute Council’s business programme via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund has recently increased.

 
“Small businesses make a significant contribution to the economy of Argyll and Bute and the council offers support to them in a number of ways,” said the council’s Policy Lead for Business Development, Councillor Math Campbell-Sturgess. “Our Business Gateway service provides practical advice and support, for free and in confidence for anyone wanting to develop their business, or to start one. In addition, recent changes to the grants we offer mean businesses can apply for a larger grant, and more types of grants, helping them make the investments in their business to improve growth and sustainability.”

Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the maximum size of Small Business Development Grant has recently doubled. Grants from £1,000 up to £10,000 are now available, payable at 50 per cent of approved costs for full-time businesses (operating 35+ hours per week). Part-time businesses (operating 16-34 hours per week) can apply for a grant from £1,000 to £5,000, payable at 50 per cent of approved costs.

In addition, a new Digital Grant has been launched, to help a business implement the recommendations of a Business Gateway digital surgery or digital review. Grants from £125 up to £1,000 are available, payable at 50 per cent of approved costs.