SWEF Business Grants

Foundation Scotland Original Source

About This Opportunity

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. Up to £2,000 of funding is available to support growth and development, such as expanding operations, upgrading equipment, or other business needs that will help increase revenues. The grants are designed for businesses that have been trading for less than 2 years and are earning more than £500 per month. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis monthly, and grants must be spent within one month of receipt. The fund particularly welcomes applications involving match funding and from applicants working full-time on their business. Successful applications clearly explain how the grant will transform the business and take it to the next stage.

Up to 2 mo
1 month
business business development entrepreneurship equipment purchase business growth small business sole traders limited companies community interest companies

Who Can Apply

Region
Scotland
Residency
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Organizations
for profit
Age
18 - 31 years old

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 rolling

Review process

Applications are reviewed monthly on a rolling basis to ensure eligibility criteria are met. Shortlisted applicants will have a call arranged with SWEF and Foundation Scotland.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • employment_restrictions

External Application

This opportunity requires you to apply directly on the funder's website.

Apply on External Site

Key Information

Award Amount
Not specified
Application Deadline
December 17, 2025 at 23:59 UTC
Deadline passed

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