All grants

Business grants in Orkney Islands

Grants only open to businesses in Orkney Islands, plus the national and UK-wide grants they can also apply for. 4 open today, soonest deadline first.

Orkney Islands Council

New Business Start-Up Grant

A discretionary grant for new Orkney businesses trading for less than 6 months, to support start-up costs such as equipment, marketing and training. Suits rural start-ups that can show a need for funding.

£500 to £1,500

No closing date stated

Orkney Islands only

Orkney Islands Council

Orkney Islands Council Economic Development Grant Scheme

Grants towards capital spending that expands businesses in export, tourism, and new services for Orkney. Suits small and medium businesses in Orkney in key sectors.

Up to £55,000

No closing date stated

Orkney Islands only

Orkney Islands Council

Orkney Islands Council Graduate and Post-Graduate Placement Scheme

Grant towards the wage and National Insurance costs of placing graduates or post-graduates with eligible Orkney businesses in key sectors. Suits small businesses in the Orkney Islands Council area.

Up to £15,000

No closing date stated

Orkney Islands only

Orkney Islands Council

Small Business Training Grant

Covers up to 90% of external training costs for small businesses in Orkney to develop their workforce's skills. Suits small Orkney employers planning staff training.

Up to £1,000

No closing date stated

Orkney Islands only

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A postcode on its own works too. No account needed.