Ireland Sector Grants

Hospitality & Tourism Business Grants

The hospitality and tourism sector can access grants for business improvement, destination development, and recovery support. Local authorities, VisitEngland/Scotland/Wales, and regional tourism bodies provide funding opportunities.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Destination Development

Regional tourism bodies and councils fund destination improvement projects. These support attractions, accommodation providers, and visitor infrastructure development.

Business Improvement

Hospitality businesses can access grants for premises improvement, accessibility, and sustainability. These often come from local authorities or business improvement districts.

Skills & Training

The sector benefits from specific skills funding including apprenticeship support and training grants to address hospitality workforce challenges.

Irish Tourism & Hospitality Grants

50 grants found

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Enterprise Ireland

Strategic Marketing Review (SMR)

Develop a strategic roadmap

SupportIreland WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
Enterprise Ireland

Strategic Consultancy Assignment

Hire an external strategy consultant

Up to €35,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
Enterprise Ireland

Standard Mentor Assignment

Ten sessions with an experienced mentor

Fully funded supportIreland WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Enterprise Ireland

Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Fund

Drive jobs and enterprise development throughout Ireland

Fund value of €145.3mIreland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Enterprise Ireland

Research, Development & Innovation Fund

Develop new products, services and processes

VariesIreland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Enterprise Ireland

Regional Development Feasibility Fund

Deliver regional impact with sectoral projects and initiatives

Up to €15,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
Enterprise Ireland

PhDStart

Compete for innovative graduate talent

Up to €62,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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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
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
Enterprise Ireland

New Frontiers

Enterprise Ireland’s national entrepreneur development programme

Support vauled at €40,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Enterprise Ireland

Market Research Grant

Conduct market research

Up to €35,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
Enterprise Ireland

Key Manager Support

Attract senior leadership talent with funding

Up to €150,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
Enterprise Ireland

IP Plus

Innovation is essential for economic growth and job creation

Up to €35,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Irish tourism & hospitality grants