Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2025/2026 is now open

The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications offering up to £2,000 to social enterprises, groups and voluntary organisations

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has opened applications for the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) 2025/26.

Rural community groups, voluntary organisations and Social Economy Enterprises can apply for grants between £500 and £2,000 to fund projects tackling locally identified issues of poverty and/or social isolation.

Project eligibility guidelines

Projects should focus on one of these areas:

• modernisation of buildings or equipment
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• health and wellbeing
• energy efficiency or environmental improvements

How to apply

For more information and to apply, contact the Rural Support Network in your local council area.

First published 15 September 2025.