The Midlothian Council LACER Fund provides grants to businesses to support green projects, social enterprises to support start up and growth and aims to develop a network of local business associations to encourage collaboration.
Available Funds
Social Enterprise Fund
Grants of up to £4,000 are available to support the development of locally based social enterprises, helping them to start up and grow.
Eligibility
You are eligible for the Social Enterprise Fund if you:
- are a community enterprise, social enterprise or third sector organisation
- are headquartered in Midlothian
- are registered with Business Gateway Midlothian
- have signed up to the Midlothian Business Green Pledge
- can demonstrate that the funding would allow your project to proceed
Closing Date
This fund will close on 31st March 2024.
Business Association Fund
A £1,500 grant is available to help businesses come together to deliver local projects collaboratively as part of a Business Association.
Eligibility
You are eligible for the Business Association Fund if you:
- are a business or entrepreneur in Midlothian
- plan to create a collaborative, local business association with other businesses in the same sector or geographic location
Closing Date
This fund will close on 31st March 2024.
Green Transition Fund
Supports businesses to implement a project that helps them be more environmentally friendly and progresses Scotland’s transition to Net Zero. A grant of 70% of project costs up to £20,000 is available to help with the green transition.
Eligibility
You are eligible for the Green Transition Fund if you:
- Are a small to medium sized business based in Midlothian
- Are registered with Business Gateway Midlothian
- Have signed up to the Midlothian Business Green pledge
- Can demonstrate that the funding would allow your project to proceed
Closing Date
THIS FUND IS NOW CLOSED
How to Apply
The LACER funds are available for Midlothian based businesses only. To find out more about the funds and how to apply, email bg@midlothian.gov.uk
