Local authorities provide financial support to community and voluntary sporting organisations to develop and improve sports and recreation premises, pitches and equipment.
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.
Laois County Council provides financial support to community and voluntary groups to support festivals and events which attract visitors to the County - The Tourism Grant Scheme (Festivals and Events)
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.
Laois County Counicl may provide financial support to private homeowners who do not have access to a public water supply or group water scheme to bore a new well, upgrade an existing well or install a treatment system.