Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2024/2025

Grant aid for rural micro businesses of 50% up to the value of £4,999 for the purchase of capital equipment to remain sustainable

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2024/25. The scheme aims to provide grant funding to help rural micro-businesses (employing less than 10 full-time equivalent employees) improve sustainability or lead to growth opportunities, creating employment and strengthening the rural economy.

Rural businesses can get 50% capital assistance, up to £4,999, for equipment purchases.

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DAERA is responsible for the delivery of the programme. Individual councils are responsible for managing projects in their council area.

Find out more about the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2024/25.

First published 7 July 2021