If you want to start/expand a community business, the following programmes can help:
LEADER
The LEADER Programme has a range of financial and training supports for anyone wishing to start or expand a community enterprise.
SICAP
The Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) can provide support to those thinking of developing a social enterprise that supports inclusion.
Volunteer Centre
The Volunteer Centre can help your social enterprise with its volunteer opportunities.
More details on each of these programmes is available on our programmes page.
Or you can contact MID on 042 9749500 or email and we will put you in touch with the relevant team member
If you want to start/expand a business, the following programmes can help.
LEADER
The LEADER Programme has a range of financial and training supports for anyone wishing to start or expand a rural enterprise.
SICAP
Under the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) support is available to unemployed individuals wishing to start their own business.
More details on each of these programmes is available on our programmes page.
Or you can contact MID on 042 9749500 or email and we will put you in touch with the relevant team member
If you want to apply for business grant aid, the following programmes can help:
SICAP
The Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) can help unemployed clients to apply for business grant aid to start or (in the case of eligible clients) to expand their business.
LEADER
The LEADER Programme has a range of funding available to support businesses in a variety of sectors.
More details on each of these programmes is available on our programmes page.
Or you can contact MID on 042 9749500 or email and we will put you in touch with the relevant team member
If you need business advice, the following programmes can help:
SICAP
The Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) provides training and advice to any unemployed person seeking to start their own business.
LEADER
The LEADER Team can provide advice to any business wishing to access LEADER supports or funding.
More details on each of these programmes is available on our programmes page.
Or you can contact MID on 042 9749500 or email and we will put you in touch with the relevant team member
