Newry, Mourne and Down business support

There are several organisations in Newry, Mourne and Down which offer support to help you grow your business.

Growth and support schemes for established businesses

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

Financial Assistance - Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG)

Financial assistance is available for the community and voluntary sector for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) projects.

Grants are between £1,000 minimum and £25,000 maximum.

Find out more about Financial Assistance - Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG).

Financial Assistance - Tourism Events

Applications are welcomed from the community and voluntary sector for tourism events projects.

Grants are between £5,000 minimum and £15,000 maximum.

Find out more about Financial Assistance - Tourism Events.

Financial Assistance - PCSP Community Safety Support

Applications for financial assistance from the community and voluntary sector are invited for community safety projects.

Grants are between £500 minimum and £2,000 maximum.

Find out more about Financial Assistance - PCSP Community Safety Support.

Financial Assistance - Sports Programmes

Applications for financial assistance from the community and voluntary sector are invited for the delivery of sports programmes and competitive sports events.

Grants are between £500 minimum and £2,500 maximum.

Find out more about Financial Assistance - Sports Programmes.

Financial Assistance - Minority Communities

Applications for financial assistance from the community and voluntary sector are invited for minority community projects.

Grants are between £500 minimum and £1,000 maximum.

Find out more about Financial Assistance - Minority Communities.

Financial Assistance - Irish Language

Applications for financial assistance from the community and voluntary sector are invited for Irish Language projects. 

Grants are between £500 minimum and £3,000 maximum.

Find out more about Financial Assistance - Irish Language.

Financial Assistance - Suicide Prevention and Promotion of Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

Applications for financial assistance from the community and voluntary sector are invited for suicide prevention and emotional wellbeing projects. 

Grants are between £500 minimum and £1,500 maximum.

Find out more about Financial Assistance - Suicide Prevention and Promotion of Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing.

Financial Assistance - Local Biodiversity

Applications for financial assistance from the community and voluntary sector are invited for biodiversity projects. 

Grants are between £500 minimum and £1,500 maximum.

Find out more about Financial Assistance - Local Biodiversity.

Financial Assistance - Community Growing

Applications for financial assistance from the community and voluntary sector are invited for Community Growing projects. 

Grants are between £500 minimum and £1,500 maximum.

Find out more about Financial Assistance - Community Growing.

Go Succeed - Grow and Scale

Support is available if your business is already established and is now ready to expand, but growth is slow and you're not sure how to progress. Or if your business is ready to go to the next level locally and internationally but you need guidance, support or resources to achieve your ambitions. Business advisors will provide tailored support to help your business achieve its ambitions. Find out more about Go Succeed support for existing businesses.

Social Enterprise Bootcamp

Bespoke mentoring and exclusive workshops is provided to help enhance the skills of social enterprises which are actively trading with ambitions to grow. Find out more about the Social Enterprise Bootcamp.

Local enterprise agencies

Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are two local enterprise agencies in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council:

• Down Business Centre
• Newry & Mourne Enterprise Agency

Tender for council contracts

You can seek tender opportunities as a way to grow your business in Newry, Mourne and Down. The council offers public tenders throughout the year in a wide range of business areas.

Find out more on tendering for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council contracts.

Invest Northern Ireland support for business

Invest NI can help your business compete successfully and function more efficiently by providing support across a variety of areas.

Find out more about Invest NI support for business.

Business events

Many organisations run business focused events in Newry, Mourne and Down, across a range of topics to help you develop your business.

You can find business event listings on the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council website.

You can search for business events in Newry, Mourne and Down and across Northern Ireland using our Events Finder.