Ireland Sector Grants

Retail & E-commerce Business Grants

Retail and e-commerce businesses can access grants for digital transformation, premises improvement, and high street revitalisation. Local authorities and business improvement districts are key funding sources.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

High Street Support

High street shops can access shop front improvement grants, business rate relief, and local authority business support. Town centre regeneration programmes provide additional opportunities.

Digital Transformation

Grants support retailers moving online or improving their digital presence. E-commerce development, inventory systems, and digital marketing may be funded through regional schemes.

Sustainability & Accessibility

Retail businesses can access grants for energy efficiency, accessibility improvements, and sustainable practices. These often come through local authority programmes.

Irish Retail 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
All SectorsBusiness Support
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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 retail grants