South Lanarkshire Council

South Lanarkshire Business Growth Grant (SLBGG)

Up to £20,000No closing date statedSouth Lanarkshire onlyCovers 50% of costs

A competitive, discretionary grant for established, full-time businesses in South Lanarkshire to fund growth projects such as capital spend, consultancy, training or trade shows, with 50% of eligible costs covered.

What it pays for

  • Equipment
  • Premises
  • Training and hiring
  • Growth
  • Energy and net zero

Conditions to know about

Must be actively trading for at least 12 months and not pre-trading. Turnover above VAT threshold or expected to reach £90,000 within 12 months. Maximum total grant £20,000 per business for 2026-2027; awards cannot exceed 10% of most recent annual turnover. Project must deliver net zero progress, 10% turnover growth, or new jobs. Excludes gambling, certain drinking and takeaway businesses, and credit unions. No project work may begin before a formal grant decision.

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 South Lanarkshire
The funder’s wording
my business is **based in South Lanarkshire**
You are a company or partnership or a sole trader
The funder’s wording
my business is a **micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise** (up to 250 employees)
The business has fewer than 250 people

0 of 3 answered

Source: South Lanarkshire Council: grants and funding for businesses. 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, Energy and net zero, Training and hiring, Premises, Growth, England, South Lanarkshire

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