Orkney Islands Council Small Business Training Grant
Orkney Islands CouncilScotlandup to £1k
Who can apply
Small businesses in the Orkney Islands Council area.
What it funds
Delivered by Orkney Islands Council and administered by Business Gateway Orkney, the Small Business Training Grant helps small businesses in Orkney to develop their workforce's skills. It will cover up to 90% of your training costs, up to a maximum of £1,000 per business. The grant has been designed as a sustainable business development mechanism to encourage skills enhancement that will help grow Orkney’s economy. The grant can help with the cost of: external training fees (face-to-face or by d
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