The Drogheda Nurture Fund is an Initiative of the Drogheda Implementation Board and funded by both Louth and Meath County Councils, through their respective Local Enterprise Offices. The Nurture Fund is administered by Louth County Enterprise Fund.

Entrepreneurs and small-business owners can apply for business loans, up to a maximum of €25,000. The loans are re-payable over a 3 to 5 year period and the interest rate is 7% per annum.  The business must be based within the Drogheda Implementation Board’s designated target area, which is outlined in Fund Catchment Area map (see link below).

Applicants should, in the first instance, express their interest in the Nurture Fund by completing the form at the link below.  Ensure that the eircode is included.  Once eligibility is confirmed, applications can be made online or by completing the application form and emailing or posting it to the Enterprise Fund. The supporting documents required are detailed on this website.

All applications will be processed in accordance with the Enterprise Fund’s normal assessment procedures.