A Priming Grant is a business start-up grant available to micro enterprises within the first 18 months of start-up.
What Rules Apply?
- The maximum Priming Grant payable must not exceed 50% of the investment up to a maximum amount of €75,000 excluding VAT.
- Grants over € 80,000 up to €150,000 may be awarded in exceptional cases, where projects clearly demonstrate the potential to graduate to the Enterprise Ireland portfolio / export internationally.
- Eligible costs include: Capital items, Salary Costs, Rental/Accommodation Costs, Utility Costs, Marketing Costs, Consultancy Costs, and Business Specific Training.
- A maximum grant of up to €15,000 per full time job will apply to high value jobs attracting over €40k salary. Appropriately scaled back grants will be offered in accordance with proposed salary for lower paid positions.
How Do I Apply?
If you are interested in applying for a Priming Grant you should firstly check the to see if your business qualifies for funding (if you are unsure please contact us directly on 061 557499 or email localenterprise@limerick.ie). Applications are considered on a case by case basis.
Before submitting an application, you will need to complete a Grant Expression of Interest Application so we can assess your needs. A member of our staff will be in contact with you to discuss the next steps.
Click here to complete Grant Expression of Interest Application.
2022 - Relevant Dates for submission of LEO Limerick Projects:
Final Dates for Submission to LEO: | Evaluation and Approval Panel Meeting Date |
Friday 21st January | Tuesday 15th February |
Friday 18th March | Tuesday 12th April |
Friday 29th April | Tuesday 24th May |
Friday 3rd June | Tuesday 28th June |
Friday 9th September | Tuesday 4th October |
Friday 11th November | Tuesday 6th December |