Grants and loan funds are available to support businesses based in Angus.
We work alongside support agencies and funding partners to help new and existing businesses of all sizes. We are here to help you grow and thrive.
Information about grants and funds changes regularly, so please check with the funding or grant provider before applying.
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The Tay Cities Culture and Tourism Challenge Fund is available to support capital projects that strengthen culture and tourism across the Tay Cities Region. A total of £10 million is available, with grants between £750,000 and £2,000,000. Projects must secure at least 50% match funding.
The fund will support projects that:
Projects should demonstrate clear regional impact and contribute to culture and tourism-led regeneration across the Tay Cities Region.
A total of £10 million is available through the CTIP Challenge Fund.
Applicants can apply for capital grants of:
Projects must secure at least 50% match funding from other sources. In exceptional circumstances, applicants can submit bids for more than £2,000,000.
At Stage 1, all applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). To request a form please email cultureandtourism@taycities.co.uk.
Projects that are successful at EOI stage will be invited to submit a business case as part of the full application process.
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Angus Council is inviting applications from third sector organisations, community groups and partnerships to deliver innovative engagement approaches that help parents access existing employability support and pathways.
With grants of £10,000 – £20,000 available, the fund seeks projects that can effectively engage parents facing barriers to participation, build trust and confidence, and provide supported pathways into employability services.
We are looking for organisations that can demonstrate:
Applications close on 6 July 2026 at 9am.
If you’re a young entrepreneur with a real business and big ambition, this is your moment. Register your interest today for the ‘All about business entrepreneurs fund’ to help take your business to the next level.
The fund will support at least six young entrepreneurs in year one with £20,000 each, alongside expert mentorship, to help scale their business, overcome challenges and accelerate growth.
Deadline for applications is 7 July 2026.
The Tay Cities SME Skills Fund provides grants of up to £5,000 for SMEs in Angus. This initiative aims to empower the local business community by supporting workforce development through tailored training at Dundee and Angus College. This grant is provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through Angus Council.
This fund is not just about financial support; it’s a strategic investment in your workforce. It focuses on enhancing employee experience, fostering professional growth, and boosting talent retention – all vital components for sustainable business success.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Angus can apply for funds to access a wide range of training and upskilling opportunities offered by Dundee and Angus College, helping your team to develop essential skills and drive your business forward.
The Electric Car Grant offers banded grant levels for vehicles priced at £37,000 or below, with eligibility criteria based on the sustainability of vehicle manufacturing.
The highest grant, available for cars with the lowest carbon emission scores, is £3,750. The second level of grant is £1,500.
The grant is only available for vehicles that have been approved as eligible.
This marks the largest consumer incentive investment to date, reflecting the government’s commitment to phase out new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.
The funding will be available until the 2028-29 financial year, giving both manufacturers and buyers a clear window to plan ahead.
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a partnership open to businesses or not-for-profit organisations, research organisations and graduates to work on an innovation project. Funding is provided to support the total cost of the project – businesses provide around one-third to half of the project costs depending on their size.
UK Research and Innovation are looking for partnerships that help businesses to innovate, develop, grow and become more productive by employing academic expertise that they do not have in-house. As a business, you may be looking for an academic partner to help you to address a particular innovation challenge.
Your business will have to contribute to the costs of the project, including the salary of the graduate, known as the associate, and the cost of a supervisor to oversee the project.
The SMART: SCOTLAND grant is a research and development (R&D) grant that aims to support high-risk, highly ambitious projects.
It provides support to conduct feasibility studies. It’s only available to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based in Scotland, and supports activities that have a commercial endpoint.
Studies must last between 6 and 18 months, and the maximum grant is £100,000.
Applications are accepted all year round.
The National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations aims to continue to support organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development.
Any type of constituted artistic, creative or cultural organisation based in Scotland can apply, but as the funding comes from the National Lottery, and is intended to support activity that maximises public benefit, any project that seeks support for commercial activity where the primary purpose is to create a profit is unlikely to be successful.
Eligible organisations can apply for funding between £1k and £100k for projects or programmes lasting up to 18 months. The fund is open all year round – with no deadlines.
The Scottish Growth Scheme is a package of financial support of up to £500 million for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. Backed by the Scottish Government, it aims to help businesses grow.
This funding includes Techstart Ventures Equity Finance, which is managed by Techstart Ventures on behalf of the Scottish Government. It provides equity finance of up to £2 million, in rounds of up to £10 million, for eligible businesses.
The equity funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including growth funding, research and development, working capital and capital expenditure.
Techstart Ventures invests principally in early stage startups and SMEs who are developing innovative new products with high growth and export potential.
The Scottish Government’s Heat Network Fund encourages commercial interest and investment that will help make the most of Scotland’s vast potential in the low carbon sector and contribute to the positive progress already made in reducing Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Eligible projects must be large-scale and based in Scotland. As well as helping reduce emissions, successful projects should also have positive social and economic benefits for Scotland.
This funding will cover up to 50% of the eligible capital expenditure of the project. You will need to cover the rest through other sources.
Proposals can be submitted to the fund at any time.
British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland will deliver a £150 million commitment of new funding to the country. The fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across Scotland.
The Investment Fund for Scotland offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans and debt finance from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million. The fund covers the whole of Scotland, including rural, coastal and urban areas.
Loans of up to £100k are available through the SME Loan Scheme to help you pay for energy and carbon-saving upgrades in your business. You could also receive a cashback grant of up to £30k.
An SME loan can be used to finance the installation of a range of eligible measures including:
Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business. Unlike a business loan, this is an unsecured personal loan. You’ll get free support and guidance to help write your business plan, and successful applicants get up to 12 months of free mentoring.
A Start Up Loan is a government-backed personal loan available to individuals looking to start or grow a business in the UK. All owners or partners in a business can individually apply for up to £25,000 each, with a maximum of £100,000 available per business.
The Start Up Loans Company is a subsidiary of the British Business Bank.
Michelin Development in the UK aims to contribute to the economic regeneration and long-term prosperity of the areas in which Michelin’s sites are/were located.
The Michelin Development Fund offers unsecured loans from £5,000 through Michelin’s associate bank at a subsidised interest rate, with a repayment period of three to five years.
A Michelin Development loan can be used for a whole range of projects which are linked to the creation of jobs. This could include purchase of capital equipment, process improvement, working capital and marketing – to name but a few.
Your business must be an SME in the manufacturing, engineering, or service sector.
You must be based in, or relocating to, one of the eligible areas which in Angus cover Carnoustie, Arbroath, and Forfar.
Funding Circle is part of the Government-backed British Business Bank Investment Programme. The programme aims to support economic growth by providing more efficient finance to small businesses.
As well as offering business loans up to £500,000, Funding Circle is accredited by the Government-owned British Business Bank to provide business loans of £25,001 to £250,000 under the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS).
The amount your loan will cost will depend on the amount of money you want to borrow, your interest rate and your loan term.
The Princes Trust Youth Business Scotland scheme provides support if you are aged between 18 and 30 years old and starting a business. The programme also includes training and mentoring support.
Low-interest loans for business purposes between £500 to £25,000 are available. The scheme also offers business grants for small start-ups in some circumstances.
Business Energy Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government to provide free and impartial support to help small and medium-sized businesses save energy, carbon and money.
Previously known as the Energy Efficiency Business Support Service, Business Energy Scotland launched in April 2022 and is managed by Energy Saving Trust.
Whether you are just starting out on your energy-saving journey and need some pointers or are looking for expertise and funding to support your current plans, Business Energy Scotland’s team of experienced business advisors and energy-saving consultants are here to help.
Circular Tayside provides knowledge and resources to help businesses join the circular economy business movement. The service is run by Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce, Perthshire Chamber of Commerce and Zero Waste Scotland.
The fund is available to micro-enterprises, SMEs, social enterprises, and third sector organisations. It can help you to:
Grants of between £50,000 and £1m are available. Free business support is also available to help organisations develop their circular economy idea.
Local Energy Scotland manages the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). This scheme offers advice about all aspects of local, renewable energy. It also offers funding to support your project.
Loans and grants of up to £150,000 are available for local energy projects.
Firstport is part of the Scottish Government’s Social Entrepreneurs Fund. It supports new and emerging social entrepreneurs across Scotland.
It offers business support, funding and resources to help you start a social enterprise in Scotland.
Nesta invests in social ventures offering innovative products or services that help address the UK’s most pressing challenges. Examples of these challenges include:
Nesta can help your social enterprise understand opportunities, test new ideas, and scale up.
The Scottish Co-Investment Fund aims to address funding gaps for businesses who are expanding into new markets or are developing new products. Scottish Enterprise manages this fund in partnership with accredited investment partners.
This is an equity fund with deals brought forward by partners of the Scottish Enterprise. The investment partner invests on equal terms with the Scottish Enterprise.
The fund can:
The Scottish Venture Fund aims to address funding gaps for businesses who are seeking funding to develop products or new markets. This fund is managed by Scottish Enterprise.
This Scottish Venture Fund can invest alongside private sector investors on equal terms. You need to secure an offer of funding from a private sector investor before you can approach Scottish Enterprise. They can then assess the gap in your investment package.
The fund typically provides from £100,000 up to £2 million, as part of a total deal size typically ranging from £200,000 to £10 million.
Interface connects businesses from any sector to Scotland’s universities, research institutes and colleges. They administer funding programmes offered by The Scottish Funding Council.
Interface can help you find the right University to take your project forward. This can help you develop a new product, process or service, or develop skills in your workforce.
Crowdfunding is an alternative way to raise money for your idea from the people around you. Crowdfunding Angus provides expert crowdfunding coaching, events and grants to fund new business ideas.
By asking the “crowd” to invest in your idea through an online campaign, you can secure the funding you need to deliver your concept.
Crowdfunding is also a powerful tool to help you test new ideas with your customers and improve those ideas based on feedback.
