Business funding and grants

Shetland Islands Council aims to improve economic opportunities in Shetland. We run a range financial assistance schemes and our staff can help you with any business-related enquiry. Please get in touch to discuss any assistance than can be provided.

We can provide commercial finance, such as loans, to new and growing businesses and voluntary organisations in the Shetland Islands. The purpose of this Council service is to ensure that good, commercially viable proposals do not fail from a lack of access to finance. 

Find our more about commercial finance

We also offer business grants, including support to business start ups, rural retail and business development.

Find out more about business grants