Funding

The Invest East Lothian team can support your business to access funding whether you are looking to start-up, grow or locate in East Lothian.

Available grant and loan programmes vary and applicants should check guidance and criteria direct with the funding body prior to applying.

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East Lothian Funding Finder

Accessing the right funding can make a real difference to business growth and resilience. We are pleased to offer East Lothian businesses free access to the East Lothian Funding Finder Portal.

This easy-to-use online portal brings together a wide range of funding opportunities in one place, helping you quickly identify financial support that's relevant to your business.

Through the portal, you can:

Access a comprehensive, regularly updated directory of funding opportunities
Keep up to date with the latest funding news, opportunities and policy updates
Search specifically by industry sector, region and business size
Gather key application information before applying
Contact funders directly where applicable

If you've secured funding after using the portal, we'd love to hear about your experience. Please share your success stories by emailing [email protected]

Access East Lothian Funding Finder

Funding opportunities

Business Growth and Innovation Revenue Grant

The Business Growth and Innovation Revenue Grant is designed to support established businesses (trading 2 years or more) in East Lothian to grow, innovate and adapt in a changing economy. The programme aims to encourage business development, sustainability, job creation and the adoption of new ideas, technologies and low‑carbon practices. This programme is funded by the UK Government’s Local Growth Fund, supporting wider ambitions to strengthen local economies and improve long-term prosperity.

The full guidance document contains detailed information on the fund, including eligibility, eligible costs, application requirements and key dates.

Click on the button below to download the guidance to find out more and start your application. Applications close 13th July 2026.

More information

East Lothian Investments Ltd

East Lothian Investments Ltd is a not-for-profit company, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, providing interest free loans to East Lothian based businesses.