SWEF Business Grants
Funding
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Location
Scotland
Applications
Rolling (always open)
SWEF Business Grants help young people in Scotland grow their businesses. The grants support business ventures that need investment to reach the next level. You can use the money to develop your business idea or expand an existing venture. The funding is available on a rolling basis with no set deadline. Young entrepreneurs who are struggling to invest in their business can apply. The exact funding amounts are not specified. You need to be based in Scotland to be eligible.
Key requirements:
- Must be a young person
This grant is for young people in Scotland who run businesses or want to start one. You should be struggling to find investment for your business venture. It suits entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level.
Regions
Foundation Scotland distributes funds on behalf of other funders and donors. These figures cover awards across all funds they administer.
Awards published
8,598
Typical award
£1,500
Most awards
£500 to £5,000
Most funded region
Scotland
3,547 awards in 2025, up from 2,326 the year before.
Recent awards include Time To Heal (£5,000, 2025), Glenrothes & District Foodbank Community Project (£4,700, 2025) and Heathhall Community Council (£4,000, 2025).
This funder has made 8,598 awards with a typical award of £1,500. Would you qualify?
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Full details from Foundation Scotland
SWEF Business Grants are available for young people in Scotland who are struggling to invest in their business venture and/or keen to take the business to the next level.
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