Rural Business Grants of up to £4,999
Capital grants up to a maximum of 50% grant rate are available to existing micro enterprises based in a rural area to support them to recover, sustain or grow through DAERA’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Programme. Grant aid of between £500 and £4,999 is available for projects costing up to £20,000. The scheme is now open for applications. Any micro business based in the rural areas of Lisburn, Castlereagh and Belfast should register their interest.
A micro business is a business with less than 10 employees.
You can apply for:
Grant aid is available for a range of capital items to help your business recover, become sustainable or to grow and diversify. Eligible items include:
- computer equipment
- e-commerce websites
- new equipment/ machinery
Further details regarding eligibility are available in the guidance notes, which can be accessed here .
Is my Business based in a rural area?
Rural areas are those with less than 5,000 residents and outside of designated urban areas. The scheme cannot support businesses based within the urban limits of Lisburn, Belfast, Dundonald or Carryduff.
If you’re unsure if your business location is eligible please ask for further details.
TRPSI Workshop dates:
Join us at a date and time that suits you. Our sessions are as follows:
- Tuesday 22 October 2024 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm in Cherry Room, Lagan Valley Island
- Thursday 24 October 2024 from 11am to 12 noon online via Microsoft Team. The link provided when registered
- Tuesday 29 October 2024 from 11am to 12 noon via Microsoft Team. The link provided when registered
- Wednesday 30 October 2024 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm in the Oak Room, Lagan Valley Island
- Thursday 31 October 2024 from 4.30pm to 5.30pm via Microsoft Team. The link provided when registered
- Monday 4 November 2024 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the Oak Room, Lagan Valley Island
- Wednesday 6 November 2024 from 11am to 12 noon via Microsoft Team. The link provided when registered
- Thursday 7 November 2024 from 6.30pm to 7.30 pm in the Oak Room, Lagan Valley Island
Please email the team at grant.programmes@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk to register.
How do I apply?
The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme is open for applications. All applications must be received by 12 noon on Friday 8 November 2024.
You can also contact our programmes team by email: grant.programmes@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or phone 028 9244 7615.