Business and Enterprise Grants

The Business Expansion grant is designed to assist the business in its growth phase after the initial 18 month start-up period.

Local Enterprise Offices may provide financial support to those who are researching the market demand for an innovative new product or service and are considering whether to develop it.

Laois County Council provides financial support to new businesses which intend to set up in premises that have been vacant for a specified time.

Local Enterprise Offices may provide financial support to small businesses in the first 18 months following the start up stage.

Laois County Council provides financial support to business owners to improve the appearance of shop fronts and commercial properties on public streets.

Local Enterprise Offices may provide financial support to businesses to explore and develop new market opportunities, exhibit at trade fairs, prepare marketing material and develop websites for overseas markets.

The Trading Online Voucher Scheme is a financial incentive to small businesses to develop or enhance their ability to trade online. Under the scheme a qualifying business may apply for funding to a maximum value of €2,500 or 50% of eligible expenditure (exclusive of VAT), whichever is the lesser.

The Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme aims to encourage the use of vacant commercial premises within town centres. This scheme incentivises new businesses to occupy vacant premises by lowering entry costs in the form of a range of grants and mentoring opportunities.