15/06/2026
๐ฃ Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2026/2027 NOW OPEN ๐ฃ
RAPID is pleased to advise that applications for the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2026/2027 are now open from Monday 18th May 2026.
โฐ Closing Date:
Monday 22nd June 2026 at 12 noon.
๐ท Grants Available:
Micro Capital Grants between ยฃ500 and ยฃ2,500 are available to rural community-led voluntary organisations for projects tackling:
โ๏ธ Local poverty
โ๏ธ Social isolation
โ๏ธ Energy efficiency measures
โ๏ธ Environmental improvements
Projects must focus on ONE of the following themes:
๐น Modernisation of buildings/assets
๐น Information Communication Technology (ICT)
๐น Health & Wellbeing
๐น Energy Efficiency / Environmental Improvement
๐ Important Information:
โข Grant aid available from 50% up to 85% of eligible project costs
โข Total project costs must not exceed ยฃ5,000
โข Minimum 15% match funding required as a cash contribution
โข Labour or in-kind contributions will not be accepted
๐ฅ Applications can ONLY be submitted online via:
https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/services/rural-micro-capital-grants-scheme-rmcgs-202627
Email [email protected] for advice and support