Outer Hebrides Business Development Scheme (OHBDS)

The OHBDS is fully funded by Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar and is designed to encourage new business development including start-up and growth. Awards will be based on business/economic impact and the need for financial support. There is no guarantee of funding and each case will be judged on its own merits.

Level of Grant and Support Available

Levels of Grant available

Full-time businesses

Maximum £3,000, towards revenue costs.

Part-time businesses

Maximum of £1,500 towards revenue costs.

Level of Support available

Normally up to 50% of eligible costs.