Business Loans Scotland
Summary
Business Loans Scotland (BLS) is the Fund Manager for a £7 million loan fund, which seeks to invest in new and growing Scottish SMEs. It is fully financed by the Scottish Growth Scheme and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the European Structural Funds 2014 - 2020 Programme.
BLS aims to ensure that good, commercially viable proposals do not fail from a lack of access to finance. Additionally, they want to support and encourage the creation, development and growth of Scottish businesses, helping them to trade regionally, nationally and internationally.
Geographical areas funded: Scotland
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Loan
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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Who can apply
Applications of up to £100k are welcomed from limited companies, social enterprises and partnerships (including LLPS) of 4 or more partners. They can also support sole traders and partnerships of 3 or fewer partners with loans greater than £25k.
When to apply
Apply at any time.
How to apply
Enquiry form on the funder website.
Activites funded: General charitable activities
Beneficiaries funded: General public
Last reviewed about 1 month ago
Business Loans Scotland
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London Road Centre, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU
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