08 September, 2017 in Industry News

Rural Micro Capital Grant scheme 2017 now open

The Rural Micro Capital Grant scheme support of between a minimum of £200 and maximum of £1500 is available to eligible rural groups.

As part of the scheme, between £200 and £1500 is available to eligible rural groups.


The Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme is part of the wider Department of Agriculture, Enviroment and Rural Affairs (DAERA's) programme for Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation.

It has been developed to provide rural, community-led, voluntary organisations with the oppportunity to avail of financial assistance towards the purchase of equiment or completion of minor capital works (e.g. to improve community premises) that can contribute to alleviating poverty and or social isolation.

Support of between a minimum of £200 and a maximum of £1500 is available to eligible rural groups.  

There are specific application criteria and full details including where to get additional information is available via the DAERA website.

Closing date is Friday 29 September 2017 at 4pm.

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