Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council)

Outer Hebrides Business Development Scheme

£1,500 to £3,000No closing date statedOuter Hebrides onlyCovers 50% of costs

Grant funding towards capital items such as tools, equipment and fixtures for businesses operating in the Outer Hebrides. Suits small businesses investing in equipment.

What it pays for

  • Equipment
  • Growth

Conditions to know about

Tourism accommodation developments are not eligible. Applicants must fund the project upfront until grant is claimed; payment only after proof of spending. Spending should not start before approval and a letter of offer. Projects in areas already served by similar businesses are unlikely to be funded.

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 Outer Hebrides
The funder’s wording
OHBDS funding is potentially available to businesses trading in the Outer Hebrides region.
You are a company or partnership, a sole trader or a social enterprise
The funder’s wording
Applicants may be:

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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 Equipment, Growth, England, Outer Hebrides

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