Shetland Islands Council

Shetland Islands Council Economic Development Grant Scheme

Up to £25,000No closing date statedShetland Islands onlyCovers 50% of costs

Grants towards capital and revenue costs of projects that benefit the Shetland economy. Aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and third sector organisations in Shetland developing growth projects.

What it pays for

  • Equipment
  • Premises
  • Training and hiring
  • Growth

Conditions to know about

Projects must deliver at least one listed outcome, such as new business activity or improved productivity. Projects in direct competition with other local businesses are not considered. Applicants should be based in a ZE postcode region, though outside applications may be considered if there is inward investment potential. Grants are paid in arrears, and costs cannot be claimed before approval.

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 Shetland Islands
The funder’s wording
Applicants must be a small to medium-sized business (SME) or a third sector organisation based in Shetland.
You are a company or partnership or a charity
The funder’s wording
Applicants must be a small to medium-sized business (SME) or a third sector organisation based in Shetland.
The business has fewer than 250 people

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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, Training and hiring, Premises, Growth, England, Shetland Islands

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