Useful Links
The following links provide a free of charge search facility to help you search for funding for any venture or project.
Business Funding
Search for funding for ICT, Business Development, Marketing & Promotion, Tourism & Heritage, Training and lots more.
Sources of funding include Grants, Loans and awards as well as funding only available for the Stirling area
Community and Voluntary group funding
Search for funding for General Community Benefit, Education & Training, Health, Disability, Youth, Sport and lots more.
Sources of funding include Government, Lottery and Trust Funding as well as funding only available for the Stirling area
Social Enterprise Funding
Search for funding for Starting a Social Enterprise, Social and Community Development, Legal Advice, Education, Training, Expansion and lots more.
Sources of funding include Government, Lottery and Trust Funding as well as funding only available for the Stirling area
Your Questions
I'm looking for a business loan. Who do I contact?
The Council provides an online funding search facility that you can use to search for funding for your business (above). Alternatively, there are Business Advisors at the Business Gateway who will be able to assist you with this Tel 0845 609 6611.
Can I get any grants to help me start in business?
Grants of up to £1000 may be available to help you start up a new business. Your local Business Gateway office will be able to provide you with further details and eligibility criteria.
How can you help me improve my business?
Business Gateway is a single access point to a wealth of information, assistance and encouragement for anyone wanting to start their own business or expand their current business. Rather than spending your time visiting all of the different organisations who may be able to assist you, Stirling Council and its partners established Business Gateway. This means that you now have easy access to the complete range of assistance available in one place making it more convenient for you.
