Business Expansion Grant (Local Enterprise Office)
LEO Business Expansion Grant
Paid by Local Enterprise Offices · 🇮🇪 Ireland
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
employing up to 10 staff in its growth phase after the initial 18-month start-up period ... €150,000 - or whichever is the lesser ... not exceed 50% of the investment
https://www.localenterprise.ie/faqs/response/what-grants-are-available-from-the-leo-/
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.localenterprise.ie
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