Leitrim Development Company | Enterprise Funding

Enterprise Funding

A Dynamic and Diversified Rural Economy

The aim is to support a dynamic and diversified rural economy in County Leitrim. This includes the development and enhancement of micro enterprises and the SME sector in the county. Supports focus on a range of sectors including but not limited to food, creative and renewable energy industries. Innovation will be key to the development of the enterprise sector. Assistance will also focus on sustaining, expanding and diversifying existing and emerging social enterprises.

Support is available for capital investment in businesses including buildings, equipment, new technologies, investment in work space and energy saving measures. Farm diversification projects using the assets of the farm for non agricultural purposes by farmers and farm family members will be considered. Capital and other supports to assist social enterprises to develop and diversify their services and facilities are important. Collaborative marketing and coordinated marketing initiatives which add value to businesses will be funded. Funding is available for training programmes and developmental activities to support various groups of entrepreneurs including farmers, farm families, women in business and start-ups. Training will also focus on ICT and Broadband Services.

Projects must contribute to sustaining and creating employment opportunities in the county.

The following Calls for Enterprise Expressions of Interest are now open;

Objective	Call for Expressions of Interest	Expected Outcomes	Expected Job Creation	Total Budget for this Call	Deadline Date
Development of Enterprises	Capital & Asset Investment for Businesses	8 Existing Businesses 2 New Businesses	12 New Job Created 4 New Seasonal/Part Time 20 Full Time Jobs Sustained 10 Seasonal/Part Time Jobs Sustained	€150,000	Ongoing until budget is allocated
Development of Enterprises	Farm Diversification Businesses	5 Farm Businesses	4 Full Time Equivalents 4 Existing Jobs Sustained	€150,000	Ongoing until budget is allocated **Please note that a number of applications have already been received and there is limited funding remaining for Farm Diversification Projects
Social Enterprises	Social/Community Enterprises	10 Social/Community Enterprises	2 Full Time Equivalents 15 Existing Jobs Sustained	€250,000	Ongoing until budget is allocated **Please note that a number of applications have already been received and there is limited funding remaining for Social Enterprise Projects
Collaborative Business Marketing	Collective Marketing & Collaboration for Businesses	9 Businesses (7 Existing and 2 New Businesses)	Based on Number of New Jobs & Existing Jobs Sustained	€20,000	Ongoing until budget is allocated
Enterprise Supports	Enterprise Training & Development	50 Existing Businesses 10 New Businesses	75 Jobs Sustained	€80,000	Ongoing until budget is allocated
ICT & Broadband	Training, Development & Awareness Raising on the Benefits of ICT	10 Training Programmes 14 Groups Engaged 200 People Engaged	N/A	€40,000	Ongoing until budget is allocated **Please note that a number of applications have already been received and there is limited funding remaining for ICT & Broadband Projects

How to Apply for Enterprise Funding?

The submission of an Expression of Interest Form is the first step in applying for LEADER Funding. It is your opportunity to present your proposed project to the Local Community Development Committee who will determine if your project is eligible for funding and if you can advance to the next stage of the Application Process. Please ensure that you read the Information Booklet in full which gives an overview of the LEADER Programme in County Leitrim. It will also give you information on who can apply, the types of projects which are eligible for funding and the rates of funding available.Once you submit your fully complete Expression of Interest Form Leitrim Development Company will contact you to outline if your proposed project is eligible for funding or not and if you can proceed to full Application

LEADER Information Booklet & Expression of Interest Form