SGF Go Local Grant Fund Now Open – up to £5,500 per store

The SGF Go Local project aims to support convenience stores throughout Scotland to provide dedicated, long term display space for locally sourced Scottish products, with a bias towards fresh and healthy, coupled with enhanced consumer engagement.

Applications are now being sought from independent and multi-site convenience retailers in Scotland for the match funded Go Local grant, worth up to £5,500 per store, including marketing costs.

The grant is open to all Scottish convenience retailers; however, multi-site operators will be limited to one application per company.

Outlets who took part in the initial pilot saw a 40% increase in sales of local products and delivered additional local economic benefits in excess of £159,000 per store.

• Further details are available at: Go Local Programme

• To apply to the programme, go to: Application Form

Who can apply

The grant is open to all Scottish convenience retailers; however, multi-site operators will be limited to one application per company.

When can they apply

The application process will open on the 1st of March 2025 and will close on the 31st of May 2025 (Subject to the number of applications received, the window may be extended). 

Application Process

As there is a limit on the funds available, should the program be oversubscribed, the selection criteria will ensure firstly, a fair spread across fascia’s, secondly, geographic location, thirdly, program potential, fourthly demographics, and fifthly, date of application. All stores selected for the program will be approved by the SGF for the purposes of fairness and transparency. The panel’s decision will be full and final.