Town Centre Building Improvement Grant
2022-23 Now Open The Town Centre Development Unit has opened a new round of the Town Centre Building Improvement [TCBI] Grant scheme for 2022-23. Made possible by an allocation of £200,000 from the Scottish Government Placed Based Investment Programme, this capital fund has similar criteria to last year's Building Improvement Grant.
Businesses should apply as soon as possible as funding is subject to availability. Demand for this grant will be high, and eligible cases will be considered by the decision–making panel on a first come first served basis. Applications must be completed, and any grant award offers confirmed and accepted by 31st March 2023. Project works must be completed before the 30th September 2023. |
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Enter the New Business Start Up Award at the Kingdom FM Local Hero Awards New Business Start Up is proudly sponsored by Business Gateway Fife and recognises new businesses which started trading in the last two years.
If you fancy entering, you must be able to demonstrate your business has clear vision and ambition, staff development, a strong focus on customers, an effective marketing strategy and community involvement. Click here to find out more and enter now |
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Supporting Innovation in Food and Drink Applications are now invited for a fund to support Scottish food and drink suppliers and producers to invest in future growth. The annual Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation Grant Scheme (FPMC) enables investment across a range of projects including buildings and equipment, feasibility studies, co-operative ventures and the improvement of supply-chain efficiency. Click here to find out more |
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Premier Engraving’s Adaptability Supports Steady Growth
For Glenrothes-based Premier Engraving, its ability to produce bespoke and custom-made solutions for its customers has made it a ‘go to’ supplier, especially for those looking for something a little different.
Established in 1998, the business changed ownership in 2010, and has grown steadily. Its ability to manufacture 99 per cent of its products in-house combined with its team’s vast experience, have enabled it to adapt and provide bespoke products and services for customers all over the UK. Read all the articles now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/ |
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Bite-Size Trails Promote Local Food & Drink The market town of Cupar is leading on a unique project that is launching a series of food and drink trails, helping to share information on close to 300 businesses across North East Fife.
Food & Drink Trails Fife includes a searchable site where users can filter to discover eateries, producers, pubs and retailers – and they can also select by ‘speciality’ as well as the type of venue.
Click here to find out more |
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LT Creations Makes New Home In Glenrothes LT Creations has expanded its gift manufacturing business having moved to new premises in Glenrothes to house its manufacturing facility and shop, with plenty of space for further growth.
Click here to read the article now |
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GoodsForGood – to your door GoodsForGood – the new retail outlet being run by the Adam Smith Global Foundation – is winning customers “far and wide” after just a month of trading. The charity-supporting initiative – with a shop in Kirkcaldy’s Merchants’ Quarter – is selling end-of-season lines, bankrupt stock as well as items that may have been returned from a huge range of different manufacturers. Click here to find out more |
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NMIS Supporting Your Diverse Workplace Many companies still have limited resources in place to invest in equality, diversity, and inclusivity. As a result, companies are missing out on attracting and retaining a knowledgeable, experienced and diverse talent pool.
In partnership with Equate Scotland and the Association for BME Engineers (AFBE), and with funding from the Scottish Government's National Transition Training Fund, NMIS has developed a new series that will support organisations to take steps towards a more inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more |
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Need a Change of Environment? Working from home with all the distractions and interruptions can be a little difficult. However, Enterprise Hub Fife has reopened its fantastic facilities and redesigned its set-up to ensure a safe working environment.
So if you are looking for private meeting rooms or desk space opportunities, we may be able to help. Click here to find out more |
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Creative Scotland - YMI Strengthening Youth Music fund The Youth Music Initiative (YMI) Strengthening Youth Music fund is open to a wide range of creative organisations, businesses and individuals based in Scotland.
It provides funding for projects that improve the youth music sector infrastructure and the services that organisers offer. It supports strategic action, research or training that will strengthen the youth music sector in Scotland for the benefit of children and young people. Applicants can apply for between £1,000 and £20,000, for up to one year of activity.
Click here to find out more |
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Webinar - Seven Steps to Promote Your Business Book your place on this fantastic webinar which will help you to understand how PR, content marketing and social media merge and how to identify, organise and action the right moves to promote your business. Click here to find out more |
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Here to Help - Request a Call Back from a Business Adviser We understand things may be extremely challenging at the moment whether it's dealing with financial issues, supporting your employees, or understanding what needs to be in place to enable you to safely reopen.
If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, our business advisers are here to help.
Request a call back now |
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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Funding for Social Enterprise Businesses from Firstport Firstport has a range of funding solutions available for Social Enterprise organisations from start-up funding to growth funding and for individuals aged 16-26 looking to make a positive change in the issues that matter to them.
The Creative Sector
Creative Scotland still has funding available to help support the country's creative industries against the impact of COVID-19.
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