Grants for Small Businesses in County Louth, 2025 to 2026

Last checked: August 2025. Please confirm details on official websites as schemes may change.

A quick guide to the main supports available through the Local Enterprise Office and trusted partners. Amounts and eligibility can change, always check the official pages before applying.

Grant

Priming Grant

  • For new start ups in first 18 months
  • Co funding on eligible costs
  • Focus on jobs and growth potential
LEO Louth

Supports equipment, limited salary, and marketing. Prepare quotes, a simple plan, and cashflow forecast.

Priming Grant page
Grant

Business Expansion Grant

  • For trading businesses beyond 18 months
  • Co funding for scaling and new jobs
  • Similar eligible costs to Priming
LEO Louth

Best for companies ready to hire, invest, or enter new markets. Quotes and strong proofs support the case.

Business Expansion page
Grant

Feasibility Study Grant

  • Test market demand and technical fit
  • Supports research and prototyping
  • Useful before a full launch
LEO Louth

Covers research, consultancy, prototypes and related costs for manufacturing or traded services ideas.

Feasibility page
Voucher

Trading Online Voucher

  • Co funding for e commerce upgrades
  • Website, payments, online marketing
  • Workshop attendance usually required
LEO Louth

Designed to help small firms sell online. Typical uses include cart setup, product pages, and targeted ads.

Trading Online Voucher
Advisory

Green for Business

  • Specialist advice to cut energy costs
  • Roadmap for savings and compliance
  • No fee consultancy for eligible SMEs
LEO Louth

Get a tailored plan to reduce bills and emissions. Often pairs well with upgrade supports.

Green support page
Advisory

Lean for Micro

  • Improve processes and margins
  • Work with an approved mentor
  • Short focused engagement
LEO Louth

Practical improvements across operations, service delivery, and finance. Strong fit for growing SMEs.

Lean for Micro page
Grant

Shopfront Improvement

  • Retail façade and signage upgrades
  • Operates in annual windows
  • Run by Louth County Council
Council

Watch for opening and closing dates. Improves street appeal and footfall in key trading areas.

Current scheme info
Grant
External

SEAI Business Energy Grants

  • Support for energy efficiency upgrades
  • Audits and specialist guidance
  • Cut running costs and emissions
SEAI

Ideal for lighting, heating, insulation, and solar upgrades. Improve costs while meeting sustainability goals.

SEAI business grants
Grant
External

InterTradeIreland Innovation Vouchers

  • €5,000 voucher for R&D support
  • Partner with a university or centre
  • Test ideas and prototypes
InterTradeIreland

Work with expert teams to validate and develop new products and processes with minimal upfront cost.

Innovation Vouchers
Advisory
External

Enterprise Ireland Supports

  • For export focused businesses
  • Funding and scaling advice
  • R&D and market expansion
Enterprise Ireland

High growth supports for Irish companies scaling to national and global markets. Selective but powerful.

Explore supports
Advisory
External

Microfinance Ireland Loans

  • Loans up to €25,000
  • For SMEs that need finance
  • Often paired with LEO support
Microfinance Ireland

Complementary finance for startups and micros. Useful when bank finance is not available.

See loan options
Disclaimer: This information is provided as a guide only. Grants and supports can change depending on funding availability and eligibility rules. Always confirm the latest details with the official provider before applying.

How to move fast

  1. Match your stage to the right support. Start up, scale up, or test first.
  2. Gather quotes, a simple plan, and cashflow forecast.
  3. Book a call with LEO Louth for guidance and timelines.
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