Business start up grant

4. What you can use the grant for

The grant will apply to capital expenditure within an approved project and can include:

Eligible Costs

Capital expenditure:

·        Purchase of new or second hand equipment, e.g. plant, machinery, specialist equipment, etc. Please note plant could include items such as forklift trucks, telehandlers, excavators, etc. General vehicles such as vans and cars are not eligible. **see note below re: purchase of second hand items.

• Specialist commercial vehicles e.g. refrigerated vans, van / trucks for specialised purposes, sign written and fitted out for a specific commercial use may be considered on a case by case basis. Note – sign writing cannot be considered.
• Purchase and installation of equipment to create or enhance outdoor trading space, e.g., shelters, gazebos, etc. Please note you will need to provide evidence of the relevant permissions if appropriate, i.e., planning permission, licences, etc.

·        IT and Telecom hardware if linked directly to the delivery of the project

·        Fixtures and fittings, furniture, and general office equipment etc. as part of a new office. 

·   Tangible marketing items such as exhibition display stands, pop ups and banners, signage, branded workwear, uniforms, etc. These must be bilingual to be eligible for grant support.

Specialist revenue expenditure: (these costs must be associated to the capital expenditure linked to the grant application) Stand alone revenue expenditure as noted below will not be eligible.

·        Specialist / technical training (not necessarily accredited and only if associated to capital expenditure included in the application) e.g. training on use of machines, etc.

·        Commissioning / Installation of Machinery (only if associated to capital expenditure included within the grant application)

·        Specialist software (only if associated to capital expenditure included within the grant application)

Charges associated to the delivery of any capital equipment. Please ensure these costs are highlighted within the quotes (only if associated to capital expenditure included within the grant application)