Grants

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.

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

Laois County Council operates a Cemetery Grant Scheme to assist Cemetery Committees and Community Groups to maintain their Local Cemetery.

Local authorities may provide financial support for the repair and conservation of protected structures and buildings in an architectural conservation area. A protected structure is one with architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest.

Laois County Council provide financial support to professional artists, arts groups, community and voluntary groups to support arts projects that promote public engagement with the arts.

Local authorities provide financial support to arts practitioners and amateur groups to support community projects that promote interest in the arts.

Local authorities provide financial support to emerging artists to create works across all art forms including music, dance, film, literature, theatre and performance.

Laois County Council may provide financial support to community projects for anti litter, anti dog fouling and anti graffiti activities.