Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) — Northern Ireland
DAERA / TRPSI Programme
Worth
up to £7,500
Deadline
Rolling — no fixed deadline
What it is
Small capital grants of £500–£7,500 for micro enterprises in rural areas of Northern Ireland.
Annual scheme — 2025/26 round now closed; watch DAERA for next year's window (pre-register: 0300 200 7840). Micro enterprises only (<10 employees) based in a rural area of NI. Capital grant toward eligible small-business investments.
Official sourceDoes your business qualify?
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City of Edinburgh Council / Capital City Partnership
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Scottish Government via Glasgow City Council
Young Person's Guarantee (Scotland)
Scottish Government / Skills Development Scotland
Information, not financial advice; eligibility is decided by the funder. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Schemes change — confirm details on the official page before applying.