Funding available for small and micro businesses!

November 11, 2021

Following the announcement from Invest Northern Ireland that it has secured funding for the small and micro business community, Chair of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Development Committee, Ald Amanda Grehan, urges these businesses to apply.

She said: “I’m delighted with the news and welcome this new funding to support small and micro-businesses in their recovery from the pandemic. This Economic Recovery Innovation Grant (ERIG) will help our business community to develop innovative projects that will allow them to respond to future economic shocks and changing market conditions with confidence and agility.”

With up to £5,000 of grant funding available for each businesses, the first thing you need to do is to check your eligibility here. If you are eligible, you must then submit an Innovation Assessment and complete the ERIG application form. You can find out more about the grant, including the criteria and application process on the website, or watch this short information video.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 31 January 2022 and successful applicants must accept their Letter of Offer and draw down their funding before 31 March 2022.

Ald Grehan continued: “If you need any further information on this funding programme, please get in touch with our Business Support Team who are ready and eager to help. Just call 07715 269688 or email economic.development@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk.”