Business Expansion Grant
Help your early-stage business to grow
Provided by Local Enterprise Office
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Local Enterprise Office, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
Growing a business brings new opportunities, but it also comes with new costs and challenges. The Business Expansion Grant helps early-stage businesses invest in the people, equipment and services they need to grow. Whether you’re expanding your team, improving your operations, or reaching new customers, this support can help you take the next step.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: A small to medium-sized business Operating for at least 18 months In the manufacturing or internationally-traded services sectors Ready to grow your business Here are all the terms and conditions .
At a glance
- Provider
- Local Enterprise Office
- Type
- Grant
- Categories
- Grants
- Industries
- Construction, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Less than 10 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported fromneh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 21 September 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.