West Lothian Council

Growth Assistance Project (GAP)

Amount variesNo closing date statedWest Lothian only

Grants for West Lothian businesses to fund strategic growth projects that improve competitiveness and create high value jobs. Suits businesses in listed sectors with projects costing over £100,000.

What it pays for

  • Growth
  • Innovation and R&D
  • Digital
  • Training and hiring

Conditions to know about

West Lothian-based businesses in listed sectors; businesses outside these sectors may be eligible if projects show strategic alignment. Projects should have a total cost of more than £100,000. Business plan for growth needed. Approval typically within 10 working days. Free to apply.

How to apply

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

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Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in West Lothian
The funder’s wording
You're eligible if you are a West Lothian-based business that operates in:
You are a company or partnership
The funder’s wording
The Growth Assistance Project (GAP) offers grants to West Lothian businesses to help them undertake strategic growth projects.

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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 Innovation and R&D, Training and hiring, Digital, Growth, England, West Lothian

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