West Limerick Resources - "Committed to the Community"

Rates of Aid

In general, a maximum ceiling of €150,000 grant aid per project applies.   Please find below a detailed breakdown of available grant aid.

Private Promoters:

• Capital Projects/Equipment (Max €150,000) - 75% (formally 50%)
  

• Technical Assistance (Max 30,000) - 75%

• Training - 50%

Community Projects:

• Capital Projects/Equipment (Max €150,000) - 75%

• Technical Assistance (Max 30,000) - 90%

• Training - Up to 100%

Notes:

• Any element or phase of activity commenced prior to the application for funding or acceptance of the grant offer shall not be considered for grant aid.  

• State aid (De Minimus Aid) must not exceed €200,000 from all grant giving agencies to any one beneficiary in any three year period.  This rule applies to both the project and project promoter and applies to initiatives involving economic activity

• The Department requires that West Limerick Resources avoids grant-aiding projects which are capable of proceeding without programme aid

• Grant aid cannot be provided if it will result in the displacement of a similar enterprise elsewhere

• Only project activity that takes place in the West Limerick area will be considered for grant aid