Renfrewshire Business Development Grant
Renfrewshire Council
What it funds
The Business Development Grant can provide match funding to small and medium-sized businesses in Renfrewshire to cover up to 50% of their costs to develop and grow their business. Grants of £1,000 up to £10,000 are available. The competitive, discretionary grant can cover new equipment, digital systems, property improvements, exporting, costs to exhibit and developing new products or processes which help increase productivity, competitiveness, turnover, and employment. This grant is for new spen
Who can apply
Small to medium-sized businesses in Renfrewshire undertaking projects that will improve business performance and enable growth.
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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