What is the Brexit Support Grant?
The Brexit Support Grant, funded by the Scottish Government, provides up to a maximum of £4,000 to help small to medium-sized enterprises in Scotland manage a wide range of Brexit impacts.
Am I eligible?
Yes, if you're a:
- VAT registered small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Scotland
- Under 250 employees
- Turnover less than 50 million Euros or
- Balance sheet less than 43 million Euros
What activities can the grant be used for?
Here are some practical examples of activities the grant can be used for:
- Brexit impact scenario planning
- Additional professional services specifically in relation to Brexit issues, e.g.
- Legal and contractual issues
- Modelling cashflow
- Modelling impact of changing customs/tariffs/VAT
- Strengthening financial and currency management
- Exploring supply chain issues and opportunities
- Reviewing and optimising transport or logistics arrangements
- Costs incurred in acquiring AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status
- Human resource issues
- Cost of (up to two employees) attending training courses relating to any of the above topics if your company is also undertaking complementary activity
- Air travel from Scotland to international markets to react to supplier and/or customer issues directly relating to Brexit (two employees per company, per visit, economy fares and flat rate of £50 per person per night for accommodation)
Eligible costs covered by the grant
To help your company respond to Brexit implications, the grant can be used for costs incurred for:
- Consultancy (not on payroll)
- Professional fees – legal and financial (not on payroll)
- Graduate placements (on payroll)
- Interns (on payroll)
- International market visits – travel and accommodation
How to apply
Download an application form (Word doc, 45KB)
Sign, scan and return your completed application to us by email to enquiries@prepareforbrexit.scot
Once you’ve submitted your application form, we'll update you on progress within 7 working days.
Got a question or need help filling in the form? Give us a call on 0300 303 0661 (Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm)
