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Description:

The Enterprise Fund is about developing those young businesses that need assistance in taking the next step in their growth plan. This may be funding towards a new piece of equipment, developing I.T. infrastructure, implementing a significant marketing campaign, product and design development and so forth.

In order to assist potential applicants, the full guidance notes are available to view or download one week before the application window opens.

Please read these guidance notes in their entirety before making a submission or an enquiry.

Applications can then be made via the Funding Hub from Monday 2nd June.

Please note, the application form will not be available before this date.

Deadline for Submission of Applications: 12 noon on Monday 30th June 2025

The initial criteria for the Enterprise Fund is as follows:

• All applicant businesses and social enterprises must be within the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area and actively trading commercially.

• All applicants must be trading for two years or less.

• All applicants must have a fit for purpose business plan.

• All applicants must have a business bank (or other financial institution) account for the sole purpose of their business – i.e., separate from personal finances.

Only businesses that meet these criteria can apply to the Enterprise Fund. If you believe your business could be eligible, please proceed to read the full guidance notes. These are available in both pdf and inline text

If you require these guidance notes in another format, or encounter any issues accessing the guidance notes, please email grants@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk