East Ayrshire Council Business Start-Up Grant
East Ayrshire CouncilScotland£500 – £1k
Who can apply
All micro-businesses, enterprises and self-employed people based in East Ayrshire that have been trading for 12 months or less.
What it funds
The East Ayrshire Business Start-Up Grant is designed for businesses in East Ayrshire that have been trading for 12 months or less. East Ayrshire Council can contribute up to 50% of your project costs. Grants range from £500 up to a maximum of £1,000. The grants can be used for: marketing costs, including business cards, flyers, feature articles and website costs, but not advertising costs signage costs, after planning has given consent for a sign to be put up at the premises training costs to…
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