The Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme’s (TRPSI) Rural Business Development Grant Scheme aims to support the sustainability and growth of rural micro-businesses across Northern Ireland by providing a small capital grant for the business. The Scheme can provide funding of up to 50% of costs for capital items up to a maximum of £4,999. The minimum grant awarded will be £500. The total cost of the capital project must be a minimum of £1,000 and must not exceed £20,000. Applicants must provide the remaining match funding towards the project.
HOW TO APPLY?
Applications must be submitted online.
To apply please click here or visit: https://digitalapps2.daera-ni.gov.uk/RBDGS/StartPage
Prior to submitting an application all eligible businesses must attend a mandatory pre-funding workshop, which are being held on:
- Tuesday 22 October @ 6.00pm – 7.30pm in CIDO, Craigavon (BT63 5PP)
- Thursday 24 October @ 11.00am – 12.30pm Online via MS Teams
- Monday 28 October @ 12.30pm – 2.00pm in Armagh Business Centre (BT61 7NH)
- Tuesday 29 October @ 6.00pm – 7.30pm in Banbridge Enterprise Centre (BT32 3QD)
To register please email ruralbusinessgrant@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
close at 12noon on Friday 8 November 2024.