Business Expansion Grant
In the Dublin City LEO this grant typically goes towards covering salary costs (helping with the initial cost of onboarding etc.) Up to €15K can be paid per position. Currently this grant does not need to be re-paid. An average of 2-3 positions are typically paid per application.
Note, most ICE Clients are based in Dublin City so all Local Enterprise Office (LEO) links are to the Dublin City LEO page. If you are based elsewhere, find your local office here. and go to the equivalent page.
- Cost to partecipate: The recipient must cover at least 50% of the total cost. LEO's contribution is capped at €15,000 per position. Normally a portion of this needs to be repaid, however at present (in light of COVID-19 related challenges) this grant does not need to be repaid. You must be able to show via your accounts that you will be able to keep this person in employment once the period of funding has ended.
Key Eligibility Criteria
You must have sales, be trading for more than 18 months, be an EU citizen, your business must be operating in the LEO’s area. Your business must be manufacturing OR a business with internationally traded service OR a business with potential for overseas customers. Contact LEO to discuss eligibility as they will assess on a case by case basis.