RURAL MICRO CAPITAL GRANT SCHEME

 This programme is currently NOT open for funding.

NACN is delivering this programme on behalf of the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.   Capital grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available to rural community and voluntary organisations and Social Economy Enterprises for projects tackling local issues of poverty and / or social isolation, provided evidence from their application, constitution and accounts proves they meet all the criteria.

Projects must focus on one of the following themes: 

–  Modernisation (of premises / assets)

–  Information Communication Technology

–  Health and Wellbeing

–  Energy Efficiency / Environmental Improvements.

Applicants to the Scheme can apply for a minimum grant of £500 up to a maximum grant of £2,000, with a minimum of 15% match funding required from those organisations applying. In your area the scheme is being delivered by NACN on behalf of DAERA