Enterprise and Economic Growth
Enterprise and Economic Growth works to strengthen Orkney’s economy by supporting businesses, attracting investment and fostering innovation. Our aim is to create sustainable opportunities that benefit communities, employers and future generations
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Arts
Support, funding and opportunities for arts and culture across Orkney.
Grants, business rates, support and funding
Helping local businesses and communities thrive - from grants and funding to business rates, subsidy control and economic development.
Arts opportunities and funding
Find out about VACMA, the Culture Fund, and other funding for arts and cultural projects in Orkney.
Business development funding
Find out about grants available to help Orkney businesses start up, grow and reach new markets, including eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Education projects
Find out about arts and heritage projects we've delivered in schools across Orkney.
Community development funding
Find out about funding programmes to support community-led projects across Orkney, including grants for community groups and organisations.
Kirkwall Business Improvement District
Find out about the Kirkwall Business Improvement District and how Orkney Islands Council collects the BID levy on behalf of local businesses.
Digital connectivity
Find out about broadband and mobile coverage schemes in Orkney, and what the digital phone switchover means for you.
Orkney Economic Review
Read the Orkney Economic Review, our annual report bringing together the latest data and statistics on Orkney's economy.
Subsidy control
Find out how subsidy control rules apply when you receive grant funding or financial assistance from Orkney Islands Council.
Tourism development
Find out how we support tourism in Orkney, including funding for Orkney.com and our position on a visitor levy.
Seabed and foreshore management
Find out how we manage the seabed and foreshore around Orkney, and how to apply for a seabed agreement.
Orkney Islands Council Draft Visitor Management Plan 2027-2037
We want your views on our draft Visitor Management Plan 2027-2037, which sets out how we'll manage the impact of tourism on Orkney's services and public spaces.