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Fife Tourism Digital Efficiency Grant 2026/27
Helping Fife Tourism Businesses Work Smarter
The Fife Tourism Digital Efficiency Grant is designed to support tourism businesses across Fife to improve productivity, reduce operational costs, enhance customer experiences, and adopt smarter digital systems.
Funded through Fife Council, this grant will help businesses invest in practical digital solutions that streamline operations, automate processes, improve accessibility, and increase efficiency.
Grant Available
Businesses can apply for up to £3,200 (excluding VAT) towards eligible project costs.
The grant may cover up to 80% of eligible costs, with businesses contributing a minimum of 20% match funding.
Example:
- Project Cost: £4,000
- Grant Contribution: £3,200
- Business Contribution: £800
Funding is limited and applications are subject to assessment.
What We Want to Achieve
The grant aims to support projects that deliver:
- Improved productivity and time savings
- Reduced administration through automation
- Increased operational efficiency
- Better use of business data and insights
- Improved customer engagement
- Increased direct bookings and online sales
- Improved accessibility for visitors
- Reduced paper use and lower carbon impacts
Who Can Apply?
Eligible tourism businesses located in:
- Dunfermline and South West Fife
- Kirkcaldy
- Glenrothes
- Cowdenbeath
- Levenmouth
Businesses in North East Fife are expected to have access to similar support through the Tay Cities Digitay Programme
How to Apply
Stage 1 - Expression of Interest Open 3rd September 2026
Complete the online Expression of Interest (EOI) form and discuss your proposal with your Business Gateway Adviser. EOI deadline Friday 18th September.
Stage 2 - Full Application
Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full application and supporting quotations through their Business Gateway advisor. Full application deadline Friday 2nd October.
Applications are encouraged as early as possible. The fund may close before the published deadline if all available funding is allocated.
