Deadline Date: June 05, 2026
The Enterprise Fund programme is inviting applications to support young and growing businesses within the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area to help them take the next step in their development.
The focus areas include small business growth, enterprise development, startup scaling, business infrastructure improvement, equipment investment, IT infrastructure development, marketing and branding support, product and design development, entrepreneurship, and support for early-stage commercial enterprises across multiple sectors including manufacturing, construction, retail, tourism, agri-food, and sustainable energy.
The Enterprise Fund is designed to support young businesses that have been trading for less than two years and require assistance to progress in their growth plans. It aims to strengthen local entrepreneurship and contribute to the economic development of the borough through targeted financial assistance.
The fund can provide up to 100% of eligible project costs, with a maximum grant of £5,000. The total project cost must not exceed £10,000, and businesses are expected to initially fund the costs and claim reimbursement from the council. Match funding is not required.
Eligible applicants must be businesses or social enterprises based in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area and actively trading for less than two years. Businesses must already be generating income through sales or services and demonstrate ongoing commercial activity.
Applicants are required to have a strong and up-to-date business plan, including details such as business structure, products or services, market analysis, marketing strategy, operations, financial planning, and future development plans. A separate business bank account is also required for application eligibility.
The fund is open to multiple sectors but gives priority to advanced manufacturing, construction, financial and professional services, retail, tourism and hospitality, agri-food, and sustainable energy businesses.
For more information, visit Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
