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Enterprise Ireland 💼 Business
Featured Open
Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers
€10,000 vouchers for SMEs to access third-level institution R&D expertise. Co-funded vouchers up to €20,000 also available. Applications accepted year-round.
Revenue Commissioners 🏠 Housing
Featured Open
Help to Buy Scheme
Tax rebate of up to €30,000 for first-time buyers purchasing or self-building a new home. Extended until 31 December 2029 under Budget 2026.
SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) ⚡ Home Energy
Featured Open
SEAI Better Energy Homes Scheme
Individual grants for home insulation, heat pumps, solar, and — from March 2026 — replacement windows and doors. Stack multiple measures for €20,000+ in total support.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 🌾 Farming & Land
Open
ACRES — Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme
Ireland's flagship €1.5 billion agri-environment scheme — annual payments for climate and nature-friendly farming practices. Up to €7,311/year (General) or €10,500/year (Co-operation). Tranche 2 is currently open.
Department of Social Protection 📚 Education
Open
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
A weekly allowance (at the same rate as your qualifying social welfare payment) for people returning to full-time education at second or third level.
Department of Social Protection 💚 Health & Disability
Open
Disability Awareness Support Scheme
Grants to employers to fund disability awareness training for staff — up to €20,000 per employer.
HSE (Health Service Executive) 💚 Health & Disability
Open
Drugs Payment Scheme
Cap on monthly spending on approved prescribed drugs and medicines. The monthly threshold in 2026 is €80 — individuals and families pay no more than this.
First Home Scheme DAC (Government / Participating Banks) 🏠 Housing
Open
First Home Scheme
Shared equity scheme providing up to 30% of the cost of a new home in return for a government equity stake. Open to first-time buyers, self-builders, and eligible renters.
Local Authorities (funded by Dept of Housing) 🏠 Housing
Open
Housing Aid for Older People Grant
Means-tested grant of up to €10,700 for essential repairs to the homes of people aged 66 or over, including heating, windows, doors, structural repairs, and rewiring.
Department of Rural and Community Development (via Local Action Groups) 🤝 Community
Open
LEADER Rural Development Programme 2023–2027
Grants for community groups and rural businesses for projects supporting rural economic and social development — up to €200,000 per project, typically 75% funded.
Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) 💼 Business
Open
LEO Energy Efficiency Grant
Grant of up to 50% (max €5,000) for small businesses to improve their energy efficiency — equipment, controls, insulation, LED lighting, and more.
Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) 💼 Business
Open
LEO Priming Grant
Start-up grant for businesses in their first 18 months, covering up to 50% of eligible costs such as salaries, rent, equipment, and professional fees.
Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) 💼 Business
Open
LEO Trading Online Voucher
Up to €2,500 (50% match-funded) for small businesses to develop their online presence — website, eCommerce, online marketing and booking systems.
Local Authorities (backed by Government) 🏠 Housing
Open
Local Authority Home Loan
Government-backed mortgage for first-time buyers and 'fresh start' applicants who cannot get sufficient finance from a mainstream bank.
HSE (Health Service Executive) 💚 Health & Disability
Open
Medical Card
Free GP visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and other health services for people who qualify on income or hardship grounds.
Microfinance Ireland 💼 Business
Open
Microfinance Ireland Loan Scheme
Business loans from €2,000 to €25,000 for microenterprises that have been refused credit by banks or other mainstream lenders.
Local Authorities (funded by Dept of Housing) 💚 Health & Disability
Open
Mobility Aids Grant Scheme
Means-tested grant of up to €6,000 for older people and people with disabilities to install mobility aids such as grab rails, ramps, stairlifts, and level-access showers.
SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) ⚡ Home Energy
Open
SEAI One Stop Shop (National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme)
A fully managed deep retrofit service bringing your home to BER B2 or better. One company handles everything — survey, design, grants, contractors, and final BER.
SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) ⚡ Home Energy
Open
SEAI Solar PV Grant
Grant of up to €2,400 to install solar photovoltaic panels and generate your own electricity. Solar PV is also VAT-free (0%) in Ireland.
SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) ⚡ Home Energy
Open
SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme
Fully free home energy upgrades — insulation, heat pumps, ventilation — for homeowners on qualifying social welfare payments. SEAI manages the entire project.
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) 📚 Education
Open
SUSI Higher Education Grant 2026/27
Maintenance and fee grants for qualifying students in full-time higher education. Open for new 2026/27 applications from 1 April 2026. Priority deadline 9 July 2026.
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (via local authorities) 🏠 Housing
Open
Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (Croí Cónaithe)
Up to €50,000 (or €70,000 for derelict properties) to bring a vacant property back into use as a home or rental. Extended to 2030 and expanded from March 2026.

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