Deadline: September 26, 2025
The Angus Innovation and Growth Business Grant Small Grant is part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund’s Supporting Local Business priority, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, business development, sustainability, and local economic growth in Angus.
The focus is to encourage employment growth, business growth, business sustainability, adoption of innovation and transition to net zero in Angus. The objective is to provide financial support for proposals that meet these key priority themes for Angus: Innovation – including diversification, adoption, new approaches or technology, new products, new processes, digital technology; Workforce skills development – including training and upskilling of existing employees to improve profitability and efficiencies, adapting to new technologies, i.e. AI, automation etc.; Business premises – support to open new or expand existing premises, including refurbishment and equipment for business purposes; Transition to net zero – including improvements to premises, waste reduction or reuse, creation of green jobs; Market & Trade development – support with the cost of exhibiting at trade shows within the UK or internationally, participating in overseas trade missions, and other costs associated with accessing new markets such as exporting.
The Small Grant offers businesses funding ranging from £3,000 to £10,000 with a requirement of 10% match funding from the applicant. Eligible businesses must be located within Angus, actively trading for at least 3 months, registered as SMEs with fewer than 250 employees, and operating with a dedicated business bank account. Sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, social enterprises, and charitable organisations engaged in commercial activity are eligible.
Priority consideration is given to businesses in sectors such as manufacturing and engineering, agri-food and drink production, clean growth renewables, tourism, and golf. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the demand and need for funding, benefits to the business and local economy, commitment to fair work practices and net zero, along with detailed cost evidence and value for money.
The grant is paid in arrears in one instalment after submission of the final report and evidence of costs. Successful applicants must meet monitoring and evaluation requirements, including providing documentation and accounts, and agreeing to inspections and follow-up visits by Angus Council.
For more information, visit Angus Council.
