Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) — Northern Ireland
DAERA / TRPSI Programme
Worth
up to £7,500
Deadline
Closed 30 July 2026
What it is
Small capital grants of £500–£7,500 for micro enterprises in rural areas of Northern Ireland.
CLOSED (verified 2026-08-21 on DAERA's own page: "The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2026/2027 is now closed"). The 2026/27 round ran 29 Jun – 30 Jul 2026 (12 noon): £4m budget, 50% of eligible costs up to £7,500, delivered by local Councils; micro enterprises (<10 FTE) in rural NI only. Watch for a 2027/28 round.
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