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Green Support Scheme

Local businesses and social enterprises can now apply for grants and technical support to implement sustainable practices.

Repair Week 2025

Get involved in this initiative aiming to encourage a repair and reuse culture throughout Northern Ireland.

Electricity distribution network connection costs consultation

Views sought on proposals for the increased socialisation of connection costs in the electricity distribution network.

Get a sustainability report for your business

Support to gauge environmental performance across areas such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste.

InnovateUkraine 2025 funding competition

Competition to support the identification and development of energy related innovations which are critical to Ukraine's recovery.

Biennial MOT Test consultation

Views sought on potentially changing the frequency of MOT testing for some private cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles.

Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland consultation

Views sought on the current environmental governance arrangements and options for improvement.  

NI Small Business Loan Fund

Small businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for loans from £10,000 to £100,000.

Net Zero Transformation Programme for the Mid South West Region

This programme provides support to businesses including carbon reporting software, expert workshops, and tailored decarbonisation plans.

Living With Water - Derry~Londonderry consultation

Views sought on an integrated plan for drainage and wastewater management in Derry~Londonderry.

Climate Action Programme partially funded places available

Programme will support SMEs to take climate action support and reduce their CO2 emissions.

Small Woodland Grant Scheme is open for applications

The scheme aims to support woodland creation and integrate woodlands into farms and businesses.

Resource Matching Workshop in Belfast

List and find underutilised resources and material needs in a networking session with other local businesses.

Construction heritage skills training

Learn more about working with older buildings and materials to enhance your construction skills in 2025.

Micro Community Investment Fund

Not-for-profit organisations can now apply for grants of up to £1,500 through the Micro Community Investment Fund.

Focus on mental health awareness in construction

Construction businesses and staff urged to think about suicide awareness and tackle high rates of mental ill health.

Procurement plan for roads works and maintenance

New procurement strategy for roads construction, related transport and civil engineering works, and maintenance activities.

Support to grow your business into the offshore wind sector

Specialist advice, market intelligence and strategic business support aimed at growing offshore wind supply chains.

Access to finance for advanced manufacturing scale-ups call for evidence

Views sought on the accessibility of finance for advanced manufacturing scale-ups across the UK.

Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2024/2025 Tranche 2 is now open

The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications for Tranche 2 offering up to £2,000 to groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.

Creating a UK Airspace Design Service consultation

Views sought on the modernisation of UK airspace to ensure that it is fit for purpose in the future.

Resource Matching Workshop at The Galgorm

Event bringing together businesses of all sizes and industries to list and match their underutilised resources and material needs.