The Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal is a strategic investment initiative aimed at revitalising the local economy, supporting industrial transformation, and creating new employment opportunities. It is designed to back local industries, foster innovation, and enable inclusive and sustainable growth across the region.
Funding and Investment
The Growth Deal represents a total investment of £148.7 million, comprising:
- £100 million from the UK and Scottish Governments
- £45 million from Falkirk Council
- £3.7 million from Scottish Canals
This funding will support a range of projects and infrastructure developments over the programme’s lifetime.
The Growth Deal is expected to deliver:
- Over 1,600 new jobs
- £628 million in economic benefit
- Enhanced support for local industries and workforce development
- Improved infrastructure and innovation capacity
The initiative is led by Falkirk Council in collaboration with UK and Scottish Governments, Scottish Canals, Forth Valley College, Local businesses and industry stakeholders.
Projects within the FGGD programme include:
- Falkirk Art Centre
- Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills
- Scotland’s Art Park
- Falkirk Sustainable Transport Network
- Skills Transition Centre
- Strategic Sites
- Grangemouth Sustainable Manufacturing Campus
- Transportation, Renewables and Career Exploration Hub (TRACE)
- Greener Grangemouth Programme
Find out more about our projects
The Growth Deal is a cornerstone of Falkirk Council’s long-term economic strategy. It aligns with national and regional priorities for green growth, industrial innovation, and inclusive development. The investment will help position Falkirk and Grangemouth as key hubs for sustainable industry and economic resilience in Scotland.
