18/06/2026
The Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme NOW OPEN!!
Capital grants between £500 and £2,500 will be available to rural voluntary and community organisations and Social Economy Enterprises to fund projects tackling locally identified issues of poverty and/or social isolation. The Scheme is funded from DAERA’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Programme.
Projects must focus on one of the following themes:
• Energy Efficiency or Environmental Improvements.
• Modernisation (of building(s) or assets)
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Health and Wellbeing
The scheme is being delivered by Rural Support Networks on behalf of DAERA. Applicants to the Scheme will be required to provide a minimum of 15% match-funding.
The Scheme closes for applications 12.00pm midday on Monday 22nd June 2026.
See The Link below for applicants to apply:
https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/services/rural-micro-capital-grants-scheme-rmcgs-202627
Please remember, this is an online application only.
CDRCN will be holding online information workshops (not compulsory) for applicants from Ards & North Down, Lisburn & Castlereagh and Newry Mourne & Down Councils on Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 7pm and Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 10.30am
To register email [email protected]
Please Contact your local CDRCN Team member if you need further assistance
Tel: 028 4461 2311
Email: [email protected]