The Integrated Employer Engagement (IEE) Employer Fund is a small grant fund of £500-£1,000 per business. The fund is small businesses support for job growth, stability or creation.
It is available across the Edinburgh and South East Scotland region.
The Integrated Employer Engagement team work with Business Gateway to identify funding gaps needs.
Applications for our IEE Growth Fund are now closed.
This fund looked at supporting Business Growth for businesses in the process of developing their company who had been trading between 12-36 months, the fund could also be used for digital, Net Zero, sustainability development/help and support.
The fund supported Start Up businesses in job growth, stability or creation. Applications were open for owners 18+ years of age, who were registered with Business Gateway’s Planning to Start Portal and in the process of developing their company and should have been trading for no longer than 24 months.
The fund supported applications from Start-Up businesses. It was for individuals aged 18 years and over, established over the last 18 months. Applications from sole-traders was also welcome.
This fund supported Social Enterprises/CiCs to develop their business towards changing the world for the better. To build a fairer society and more inclusive economy.
Start up: The fund was to support applications from Start-Up businesses. Particularly for individuals 25+ who had started their company due to an indirect impact of COVID-19.
Wellbeing: The fund was to support micro businesses secure funding to develop staff wellbeing, maintain and enhance employment. And help them re-adjust to different working practices and to prevent any future absences.
The fund supported micro businesses secure funding to assist their business to trade safely under new government guidelines. To maintain employment, prevent redundancy or allow staff to work from home efficiently.