The Highland Council

Business start-up grant for individuals in the Highland Council area

Up to £1,000No closing date statedHighland only

A one-off start-up grant for individuals who have recently started or are about to start a business in the Highland Council area. Delivered by Business Gateway Highland.

What it pays for

  • Starting up

Conditions to know about

Must be a resident and plan to trade in the Highland Council area, and have started a business in the past 12 months or be about to start one in the next 3 months. Applicants must submit ID, proof of address, HMRC UTR, business bank statement and a business outline and cashflow. No cost to apply.

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 Highland
The funder’s wording
You are eligible if you: - are a resident and plan to trade in the Highland Council area
You are an individual, a sole trader or a company or partnership
The funder’s wording
Individuals resident in the Highland Council area who have recently started or are planning to start a business.

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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 Starting up, England, Highland

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