Regional Selective Assistance (RSA)
Scottish EnterpriseScotland£10k – £2m
Who can apply
Businesses investing in eligible Scottish assisted areas where the project creates or safeguards employment and needs the grant to proceed.
Key criteria
- Job-creating investment in Scottish assisted areas (Scottish Enterprise)
What it funds
Discretionary capital/job-creation grants for projects in Scottish assisted areas that create or safeguard jobs — award scales with capex and employment impact.
How to apply
Pre-application discussion with Scottish Enterprise, then full application demonstrating need (additionality) and job outcomes.
Evidence you'll need
- Capex plan and quotes
- Job creation forecast
- 3 years' accounts
- Funding gap evidence
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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