Find details on the latest Midlothian funding opportunities to support your business below.
PLEASE NOTE: All grants are subject to the Subsidy Control Act 2022
Important Notice
Midlothian Council grants to businesses and third sector organisations are currently under review. Please speak with your Business Gateway Adviser about accessing other funds.
If you are not registered with Business Gateway please register by completing the form at this link - Here to help you thrive | Business Gateway
SME Loan Scheme
Loans up to £100k are available to help you pay for energy and carbon-saving upgrades in your business. You could also receive a cashback grant of up to £30k.
An SME loan can be used to finance the installation of energy efficient systems, equipment or building fabric, including:
- heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades.
- renewable heat technologies such as installing an air source heat pump.
- improving insulation, draught-proofing, double or secondary glazing,
- installing LED lighting.
- installing solar panels, wind turbines and wood-burning stoves.
Find out if your business is eligible and ow to apply on the Business Energy Scotland website.
CARES Funding
The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) supports communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions. CARES is managed by Local Energy Scotland and offers a range of financial support to local energy projects.
CARES can support a wide range of projects including installing renewable technologies in community buildings, community benefits and shared ownership.
Find out who is eligible for this funding and how to apply on the CARES webpage on Local Energy Scotland.
