SWEF Start-up Grants
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Location
Scotland
Applications
Rolling (always open)
SWEF Start-Up grants give up to £500 to help new businesses get started. You can apply if you are setting up a business or your business earns less than £500 per month. The money can pay for equipment, materials, stock, website creation, product development, or training. This is for people in the early stages of starting their business. The grant helps cover essential start-up costs. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. You must be based in Scotland to apply.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Business must earn less than £500 per month
- Must be in early stages of business setup
This grant is for individuals starting a new business in Scotland. You can apply if your business is very new or currently earns less than £500 per month. It is designed for people in the early stages of setting up their business.
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SWEF Start-Up grants are for individuals who are in the early stages of setting up their business, or whose business is currently earning less than £500 per month. This grant provides up to £500 to help get things off the ground. The funding can support essential start-up costs such as equipment, materials, stock, website creation, product development, or training.
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