Digital Development Fund FAQs
Equipment must be purchased from registered businesses. Business receipts or invoices would need to be provided.
What type of businesses cannot apply?
Community groups, not for profit organisations, voluntary or charitable organisations (except social enterprises) are ineligible for the grant.
Can I pay for eligible items by cash?
No, all payments for approved expenditure must be made through the business bank account and supported by invoices/receipts from suppliers. Items or services paid for by cash do not meet audit trail requirements and are not eligible for grant.
I already have a Digital Development Loan. Am I eligible for the grant?
Yes, you can apply for a Falkirk Digital Development Grant even if in receipt of a Digital Development Loan. Likewise, you can apply for the loan if you are successful in receiving a grant.
Do I have to provide more than one quotation to demonstrate the proposed project spend?
Yes 2 quotes are required for each item of expenditure If we have any questions about the quotations, we will be in touch with you.
Can funding be claimed which have already been incurred by businesses?
No, this must be new spend. Purchases must not be made, or committed to, prior to the grant being approved.
Where can I get more support for my business?
To find out about what support is available to help your business with making digital improvements visit the Business Gateway or contact to the team of Advisers at Falkirk Business Gateway office.
I don't understand the terminology of Subsidy / de minimis State Aid?
You must declare any subsidy (previously this was de minimis State Aid, under EU Law 1407/2013) support from all public agencies received in the past 3 years, plus any pending applications for support.
When you received that support the provider will have supplied you with the de minimis value of the support. If this exceeds 350,000 Special Drawing Rights, around £315,000 (the exact value is calculated daily) then you are not eligible for the Falkirk Digital Development Grant.