This Scheme is funded under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Programme.
Before you start
Rural business development grants of between £500 and £4,999 are available to micro enterprises based in a rural area to support the sustainability and growth of rural micro-businesses across Northern Ireland by providing a small capital grant for the business.
The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2024/2025 is now closed for applications.
Registering for this service takes approximately 5 minutes. You cannot register for this service if you’re in the UK illegally.
Guidance and documents
- RBDGS 2024/2025 - general guidance notes
- RBDGS 2024/2025 - claim guidance notes
- RBDGS 2024/2025 - terms and conditions
Apply now for the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2024/2025
Additional information
For more information or help with your application, please contact:
Telephone: 0300 200 7840
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (except public holidays)
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