East Dunbartonshire Business Start-Up Grant
East Dunbartonshire Council
What it funds
East Dunbartonshire Council offers a start-up grant of £500 for businesses that are starting to trade in the area. The grant can be used to cover most expenses of a new business, except for ongoing costs such as salary, rent and utilities and the purchase of motor vehicles. Your application form will be issued following a meeting with a Business Gateway start-up business adviser, which must take place before you can apply.
Who can apply
Businesses that are starting to trade in East Dunbartonshire or have started up in the past 6 months.
Last checked against the official source: 20 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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