Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation (TRPSI) – Rural Business Development Grant Scheme
Rural Business Grants of up to £7,500
The call for applications is open from 25 September 2025 at 9.00am and closes 30 October 2025 at 12noon.
Eligible rural businesses can apply for capital assistance of 50% up to the value of £7,500 for the purchase of capital equipment which will help their business to enhance sustainability or lead to growth opportunities and the creation of employment opportunities, all contributing to a stronger rural economy.
The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme is funded through the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs ‘Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation’ (TRPSI) Programme and is delivered in partnership with local Councils.
Please refer to the Guidance Notes before making your application.
Please visit the DAERA website to make your application
Workshops
*Attendance at an online workshop is mandatory prior to submitting an application.
| Workshop Dates*: |
|---|
| Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 5.00pm - complete |
| Thursday 2 October 2025 at 7.00pm - complete |
| Monday 6 October 2025 at 5.00pm - complete |
| Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 7.00pm - complete |
| Tuesday 14 October 2025 at 1.00pm - complete |
| Tuesday 21 October at 1.00pm - complete |
| Due to demand, a final workshop will take place on Thursday 23 October at 7.00pm. This is the final workshop prior to the deadline for submission of applications. |
For further information on this scheme and to register your interest to attend an online workshop please contact the Rural Development Team.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| rural.development@fermanaghomagh.com | |
| Telephone | 0300 303 1777 |
| File | Type | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Business Dev Grant Guidance Notes | 559 KB | 25th September 2025 |