East Ayrshire Council

beReady programme

£500 to £3,000Open all yearEast Ayrshire onlyCovers 40% of costs

Business advice and workshops in 7 areas, with grants towards projects identified through the programme. Suits businesses based in East Ayrshire.

What it pays for

  • Digital
  • Training and hiring
  • Growth

Conditions to know about

Business must be based in East Ayrshire and not account managed by Scottish Enterprise. It must also meet at least 3 of 4 criteria: turnover over £200,000; at least 5 employees; some revenue from outside Scotland; or a key sector. Grant amounts: maximum £750 or £3,000, minimum £500. Applicants must speak to a beReady adviser first. Can apply as often as necessary.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in East Ayrshire
The funder’s wording
You are eligible if your business: - is based in East Ayrshire
You are a company or partnership or a sole trader
The funder’s wording
All businesses based in East Ayrshire.

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Source: Find Business Support Scotland: funding. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Training and hiring, Digital, Growth, England, East Ayrshire

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