Build It
FirstportScotlandup to £40k
Who can apply
Early-stage social enterprises in Scotland that want to work toward becoming financially sustainable.
What it funds
The Build It award offers up to £40,000 in grant funding for early-stage social enterprises in Scotland to help them create new jobs and cover the salary costs. This will help the enterprise increase its income so it can become financially sustainable and deliver social impact without relying on grant funding. Build It can offer: up to £27,000 for a single salary at the Real Living Wage up to £40,000 split between 2 or more salaries at the Real Living Wageopens in a new window To receive…
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