SWEF Enterprise Fund Business Grant

Community Foundation Northern Ireland
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £2,000

Location

Northern Ireland

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The SWEF Enterprise Fund gives up to £2,000 to young entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland. You must be aged 18-30 and own most of your business. Your business must earn more than £500 per month and have been trading for less than 2 years. The grant helps with business investment and development. You need to be from a low-income household or facing financial challenges. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be aged 18-30
  • Must be majority shareholder
  • Business must earn more than £500 per month
  • Business must have been trading for less than 2 years
  • Must be from low-income household or facing financial challenges
Who is this for?

This grant is for young entrepreneurs aged 18-30 in Northern Ireland who own most of their business. Your business must earn more than £500 per month and have been trading for less than 2 years. You need to be from a low-income household or facing financial challenges.

Full details from Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Grants for young entrepreneurs aged 18-30 from low-income households to support business development. For businesses turning over more than £500 per month that have been trading for less than 2 years, providing investment support they would otherwise not be able to afford.

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Last updated: 14 June 2026