Example Highland Rural Business Fund
Funding provider: Example Rural Partnership
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About this funding
Example funding programme — demonstration data. Demonstration capital fund for rural enterprises investing in machinery, vehicles and premises improvements across the Highland council area.
Who can apply
- Eligible locations
- Highland, Argyll and Bute, Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)
- Business stages
- Trading 1–3 years, Established 3+ years
- Organisation types
- Sole trader, Limited company, Partnership, LLP
- Industries
- Agriculture, Tourism, Manufacturing, Food and drink
- Trading history
- At least 12 months
- Employees
- 1 to 100
What the funding can be used for
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Premises
- Rural business
- Equipment
What cannot be funded
- Land purchase
- Vehicles for personal use
Match funding requirement
This programme requires match funding. It contributes up to 60% of eligible costs, so you must fund the remainder yourself. Read our guide to match funding.
How to apply
Demonstration process: rolling applications assessed monthly.
Important eligibility information
- Business premises must be in an eligible rural area
- Match funding evidence required
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