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    Last update 21/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Loans for Small Businesses in Falkirk, UK


    Introduction

    Are you starting or growing a business in Falkirk? Falkirk Council, along with national partners, provides a range of grants, loans, and expert support in 2025 to help your venture thrive. This guide walks you through the main funding options and how to apply.


    Available Grants

    🔹 Falkirk Growth Fund


    🔹 Digital Development Fund


    🔹 Expert Help Programme

    • Purpose: Offers up to 3 days of specialist consultancy in areas like marketing, finance, HR, or IT.

    • Cost: Fully funded (no charge to eligible SMEs) (falkirk.gov.uk)

    • Eligibility: SMEs in Falkirk within manufacturing or B2B sectors (B2C may qualify for e-commerce)

    • Apply via: Falkirk Council – Expert Help (falkirk.gov.uk)


    Government‑Backed Loans

    🔹 Falkirk Business Loan Fund

    • Purpose: Supports working capital or development for startups and established businesses.

    • Amount: Loans from £1,000 to £15,000; interest typically fixed at 6%, no fees (forthvalleychamber.co.uk, Business Gateway | Business Gateway)

    • Eligibility: Falkirk-based businesses

    • Apply via: Business Gateway Falkirk – contact details below


    🔹 Growth Guarantee Scheme


    🔹 Start‑Up Loans (UK‑Wide)

    • Purpose: Personal loans for entrepreneurs, plus 12 months of mentoring

    • Amount: £500–£25,000; fixed 6% interest

    • Eligibility: UK residents aged 18+ with businesses trading under 3 years

    • Apply via: https://www.startuploans.co.uk


    Local Council Support


    Eligibility Guidance


    Application Process

    1. Initial Advice: Speak to Business Gateway Falkirk.

    2. Check Eligibility: Confirm criteria via advisor or official guidance.

    3. Prepare Documents: Business plan, forecasts, quotes, identity proof.

    4. Submit Application: Online form or email via advisor.

    5. Decision: Most funding outcomes are provided within weeks.

    6. Grant Spend & Claim: Follow guidelines to reimburse eligible costs.

    7. Loan Onboarding: Accept offer and set up repayments.


    Additional Tips

    • Access free mentoring through Start‑Up Loans and Expert Help.

    • Attend digital clinics and workshops via Business Gateway.

    • Boost your networking with platforms like https://www.gmaxcard.com/business-networking.

    • Highlight digital, export, or net-zero elements in applications—they often score highly.


    Contact & Further Information


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    🔹 What is the maximum grant available from the Growth Fund?
    Up to £15,000, covering 50% of project spend (minimum £2,000) (falkirk.gov.uk, startupgrant.co.uk, falkirk.gov.uk)

     
    🔹 Can startups apply for the Digital Development Fund?
    Yes—any Falkirk business investing in digital technology is eligible.

     
    🔹 What support does Expert Help include?
    Up to 3 days of specialist consulting in marketing, finance, HR, IT, and more (startupgrant.co.uk)

     
    🔹 Is there a local loan option?
    Yes—the Falkirk Business Loan Fund provides loans up to £15,000 at a fixed 6% rate, with no fees (Business Gateway | Business Gateway)

     
    🔹 What is the Growth Guarantee Scheme?
    A national scheme managed by the British Business Bank to support SME lending (falkirk.gov.uk)

     
    🔹 Are mentoring and advice included?
    Yes—Start-Up Loans include mentoring, and Business Gateway offers ongoing support.

     
    🔹 Can I combine grants and loans?
    Yes—as long as your business meets the criteria and you can justify multiple funding sources.

     
    🔹 What documents are needed?
    Typically: business plan, financial forecasts, project quotes, bank statements, and proof of ID.

     
    🔹 When do funding deadlines close?
    Schemes typically remain open until funds run out. Check the website or contact Business Gateway for up-to-date info.

     
    🔹 Who can help me write a business plan?
    Business Gateway Falkirk provides free workshops and 1:1 advisory services.

     

     

     

     

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