Build It
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What it funds
The Build It award offers up to £40,000 in grant funding for early-stage social enterprises in Scotland to help them create new jobs and cover the salary costs. This will help the enterprise increase its income so it can become financially sustainable and deliver social impact without relying on grant funding. Build It can offer: up to £27,000 for a single salary at the Real Living Wage up to £40,000 split between 2 or more salaries at the Real Living Wageopens in a new window To receive funding
Who can apply
Early-stage social enterprises in Scotland that want to work toward becoming financially sustainable.
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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