Regional Selective Assistance (RSA)
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.
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)
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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