This grant scheme supports eligible micro-enterprises with up to ten employees to introduce environmental best practice systems and structures, achieve cost and resource reduction targets and lay a foundation for future environmental improvement projects. The programme involves up to 7 days of support from an external consultant/trainer working directly with the company, typically over an 8-12 week period. This grant is for Micro-enterprises that want to prepare for the low carbon, more resource efficient economy of the future.
To be eligible for the grant, the applicant must:
- Be a business or public entity registered in Ireland
- Have a valid tax clearance certificate
- Agree to provide feedback and data to Local Enterprise Office
- Not have received any other public funding for the same project
- Not be involved in activities that are ineligible or pose an unacceptable reputational risk
The grant value is up to €5,000 for up to 100% of the eligible costs of hiring a green consultant/trainer. The eligible costs are capped at €900 per day inclusive of travel and subsistence and all out-of-pocket expenses. The grant cannot be used for general consultancy or regular operating costs.
The applicant must provide the following documents along with the online application form:
- A copy of the tax clearance certificate
- A copy of the quotation from the approved provider
- A completed project plan template
