Priming Grant
A Priming Grant is a business start-up grant, available to micro enterprises within the first 18 months of start up. Priming Grants may be approved covering up to 50% of qualifying capital costs within the first eighteen months of operation. Grants in excess of €80,000 shall be the exception and shall only apply in the case of projects that clearly demonstrate a strong potential to create jobs, export and graduate to Enterprise Ireland. Eligible costs include capital costs, salary for 1st year of employment, rental accommodation, utility costs, marketing costs, consultancy costs and business specific training.
