Inverclyde Council New Business Start-Up Grant
Inverclyde Council
What it funds
Inverclyde Council offers a grant to businesses that are starting to trade in the area. The grant will provide up to £750 and can be put towards the start-up costs of the business. To apply, you'll need to submit: a business plan a one-year cashflow projection evidence of trading status proof of business insurance an unredacted copy of a bank statement, dated within the past 3 months, that clearly shows the name of the account holder, the account number and sort code The grant will be paid into
Who can apply
Businesses that are starting to trade in Inverclyde, or have started trading there in the last 6 months.
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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