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Enterprise Fund 2026

Who it is for

The programme is open to commercially trading businesses and social enterprises in all sectors that are:

• based within the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area
• actively trading for less than two years
• able to demonstrate a fit‑for‑purpose business plan
• able to provide a business bank account (or account with another financial institution) used
• solely for business purposes, separate from personal finances

Applications are particularly welcomed from businesses operating within identified priority areas:

• advanced manufacturing, materials and engineering
• construction
• financial, business and professional services
• retail
• tourism and hospitality
• agri-food
• sustainable energy

Support you can get

The Enterprise Fund can provide funding of up to 100% costs up to a maximum of £5,000. The total cost of the project must not exceed £10,000. 

Examples of expenditure that can be funded through this grant include:

• new equipment linked to creating new jobs or introducing innovative approaches
  leading to increased profitability
• developing IT systems which can demonstrably lead to increased profitability
• implementing a significant marketing campaign, which will lead to increased sales
• development of a marketing support programme or sales research, which will lead
  to the business entering new markets - this must be detailed and time-bound

Support organisers

• Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Contact

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Funding Unit

Email

grants@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

Phone:

07548118854

Next Steps

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