Immediate Covid-19 Supports
Helping Kildare Businesses Recover in 2021
Business Restart 2021
Avail of free of charge one-to-one advisory sessions on business concerns relating to reopening in Summer 2021. An expert mentor will be appointed to advise on concerns in the following areas:
- Cashflow and Finance
- Tax/VAT related Queries
- HR and Staffing issues
- Sales and Marketing
- Online Strategy and promoting your reopening
- Applying for Finance
- Health and Safety - Reopening your shop or business premises in line with Covid 19 Government Guidelines
- Outdoor Seating & Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality Businesses (Hospitality Sector Only)
- Or any other business-related issues that may arise due to the current circumstances.
To apply for this support: Complete the request form here >>
Shop County Kildare Online Trading Platform
The last 12 months has proven the essential need for Kildare businesses to be trading online. This shared e-commerce platform developed to bring Kildare businesses online is free of charge, and businesses can register here: www.shopcountykildare.ie
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
The Trading Online Voucher Scheme financially supports small businesses with trading online to boost their sales and reach new markets.
This scheme is a 50% funding opportunity with up to €2,500 available and can be used towards eligible costs such as digital marketing strategies, e-commerce websites or app development. Click here >>
Covid-19 Business Loan- Micro Finance Ireland
The Covid-19 Business Loan Scheme is available for micro-enterprises that have been impacted by Covid-19. Loans from 5k - 25k are available, with zero repayments in first 6 months. Kildare LEO will also provide mentorship to support with the application. Click here >>
Suite of Local Enterprise Office Grant Aid
Available to business (subject to qualifying criterion) such as: Feasibility Study Grant, Priming Grant, Business Expansion Grant and Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters.
Other Government supports for COVID-19 impacted businesses
There is a wide range of other supports available to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Financial supports, training and guidance to help your business mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and return to work safely:
