West Lothian Council

West Lothian Council Economic Development Fund

Up to £5,000No closing date statedWest Lothian only

Funds businesses in West Lothian to train and upskill existing employees. Suits small and medium-sized enterprises based in West Lothian.

What it pays for

  • Training and hiring

Conditions to know about

Applicants must be West Lothian-based small or medium-sized enterprises. Once eligibility and suitability are confirmed, applications can be approved within 10 working days. The fund is managed by West Lothian College.

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 West Lothian
The funder’s wording
Yes, if you're a West Lothian-based small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
You are a company or partnership
The funder’s wording
Businesses in West Lothian.
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 Training and hiring, England, West Lothian

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