Ireland Sector Grants

Agriculture & Food Business Grants

UK agriculture and food businesses access funding through DEFRA schemes, devolved nation programmes, and rural development grants. Support covers farming productivity, food innovation, and rural enterprise development.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Agricultural Support

Environmental Land Management schemes, productivity grants, and farming equipment funding support the agricultural sector's transition to sustainable and efficient practices.

Food Production & Innovation

Food manufacturing and processing businesses can access innovation grants, capital funding, and export support. Agritech development is also supported through specific programmes.

Rural Enterprise

Rural businesses beyond farming can access enterprise development grants, broadband schemes, and diversification funding through LEADER-style local programmes.

Irish Agriculture & Food Grants

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Local Enterprise Office

Priming Grants

Grants to help job creation and exports in micro businesses, start-ups and growing businesses in Dublin City.

50% of the investment or €50,000 whichever is the lesserIreland WideRolling
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Local Enterprise Office

Feasibility Grants

Grants to help job creation and exports in micro businesses, start-ups and growing businesses in Dublin City.

50% of the investment or €15,000, whichever is the lesserDublinRolling
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Enterprise Ireland

Access Advice : Digital Discovery

Supports companies to introduce new digital technologies and solutions into their operations

Up to 80% grant funding to a max amount of €5,000Ireland WideRolling
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Enterprise Ireland

Strategic Marketing Review (SMR)

Develop a strategic roadmap

SupportIreland WideRolling
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Enterprise Ireland

New Market Validation Grant

Conduct market research to validate the selected market with funding up to €150,000

Up to €150,000Ireland WideRolling
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Enterprise Ireland

Access Advice Small Strategic Consultancy

Irish-owned businesses operating in the manufacturing or internationally traded services

Up to €5,000Ireland WideRolling
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Cork City Council

St Patrick’s Street Shopfront Grant Scheme

The scheme will promote the upgrade and remediation of eligible shopfronts at street level and encourage businesses to revert to traditional shopfronts.

€5,000 or 25% of cost (ex. VAT), whichever is the lesserCork26 Mar 2026
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Cork City Council

St Patrick’s Street Painting Grant Scheme

The programme will target the enhancement of building façades by grant aiding painting, cleaning, power washing & minor works to the external of buildings.

€5,000 or 25% of cost (ex. VAT), whichever is the lesserCork26 Mar 2026
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Cork City Council

St Patrick's Street Shopfront Grant Scheme 2026

Cork City Council is committed to supporting local businesses. The new City Centre Façade Improvement Grant aims to revitalise our city’s core retail area and strengthen the visual appeal and local economy of Cork by providing financial support to businesses to enhance their building frontage.

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St Patrick's Street Painting Grant 2026

Cork City Council is committed to supporting local businesses. The City Centre Façade Improvement Grant aims to revitalise our city’s core retail area and strengthen the visual appeal and local economy of Cork by providing financial support to businesses to enhance their building frontage.

VariesCork26 Mar 2026
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IDA Ireland

Business Development Programme

Grant funding for consultancy costs

Up to €300,000Ireland WideInvalid Date
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Irish agriculture & food grants