Orkney Islands Council Economic Development Grant Scheme
Orkney Islands Council
What it funds
Delivered by Orkney Islands Council's Economic Development team, the Economic Development Grant Scheme provides a number of grants of up to £55,000 each, to cover up to 30% of eligible costs. These grants support capital expenditure linked to business expansion in export-related activities, tourism and new services for Orkney. The grants can be used for: projects that encourage economic diversification activities that raise the average wage rate efforts to overcome barriers to export outwith Ork
Who can apply
Businesses located in Orkney or that propose to locate a business venture in Orkney.
Last checked against the official source: 3 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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