Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme
Capital grants for rural community-led groups tackling poverty or social isolation.
Apply on the funder site- Amount
- £500 – £2,500
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Deadline
- 22 June 2026
- Match
- Minimum 15% cash match required
Who can apply
Community Group, Charity
What is funded
Capital grants of £500–£2,500 (50–85% of eligible costs) for rural community-led voluntary groups tackling rural poverty or social isolation. Themes include energy efficiency, modernisation, ICT, and health and wellbeing. Minimum 15% cash match. Delivered by Rural Support Networks. The 2026/27 call closed 22 June 2026; check DAERA for the next round.
Criteria and guidance
Capital grants ranging from £500 to £2,500 covering 50% to 85% of eligible costs for rural community-led voluntary groups. Themes include energy efficiency, modernisation, ICT, and health and wellbeing. Delivered by Rural Support Networks.
Listings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply. Last indexed 19 Aug 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).