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Rural Business Development Grant Scheme

Rural Business Development Grant Scheme

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 TRPSI Programme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, and this grant aid Programme is administered and managed by local Councils.

The RBDGS 2026/2027 is now closed for applications. 

Details of any future schemes will be published here when available.

Rural Business development

LEVEL OF GRANT AID

The Scheme can provide funding of up to 50% of costs for capital items up to a maximum of £7,500. 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 £30,000.  Applicants must provide the remaining match funding towards the project.