Information evening on €25 million in funding available to businesses in Louth’s coastal communities

Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency Bord Iascaigh Mhara are inviting local people to come along to an information evening to learn how businesses in Louth’s rural coastal communities can apply for funding through the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme.  

With €25 million in funding available, this is the largest Scheme of its kind and is designed to stimulate growth in rural coastal communities.  

Funding is available to businesses operating within ten kilometres of the coastline, and involved in blue economy activities including seafood, coastal tourism, boat building and repair, marine leisure and sport, small non-commercial harbour or pier activities, and renewable energy initiatives.  

Find out more about the Scheme, how it can benefit you, your business and your community, and how to apply at the Information Evening on Tuesday 17 January at 6.30pm  in The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk.

Paul Downes, BIM Regional Officer, said the scheme has already received some very promising and innovative proposals and is encouraging others to come along to the information session to find out more about the funding available and get advice on preparing a submission.  

The information session is one of a number of events organised around the country. 

The Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme - Flying the flag for Ireland’s coastal communities.  

For full details of the Scheme visit www.bim.ie