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Financial Supports for Small Business Development

Blanchardstown Area Partnership is heavily involved in supporting small business start up and development in the Partnership's area.
One of the areas we have clearly identified as a barrier to new business development is that of finance. It can be very difficult for newly established businesses to get financial support from the normal sources of funding. In effect there are two types of support; the Revolving Loan Fund and the Small Capital Grant Fund.

The Revolving Loan Fund is supported by the CREDO Fund. Application can be made for a loan that must be repaid at an interest rate of 5.5% APR. Loans can be approved in the range of £500 to £2,000.

The Small Capital Grant Scheme - applications may be made for sums between £50 and £500. It is usual for the grants to be paid directly to a supplier rather than being paid to the applicant.

How to apply?

Both schemes are assessed by the Assessment Sub Group of the Enterprise Working Group. By completing the appropriate application form and attaching a comprehensive business plan and returning it to the Partnership, you can apply for either fund. If you need more information, contact

the Enterprise Officer, Mr Kenneth Germaine

The decision of the Partnership in relation to applications is final.

Who can apply?

Residents of the Partnership area, engaged in new or recent business start up can apply. Full details of the business venture will be required for a assessment.

For further information please contact Ken 820-9550 or e-mail info@bap.ie