Enterprise Projects

Funding is available in 2022 to support Enterprise projects under the new Transitional programme. Below is a breakdown of the project types and available rate of grant aid:

Priority will be given to New & Existing Food & Beverage, Rural Tourism and Innovative Enterprises. A particular focus will be on projects that have a capacity to sustain and create jobs and generate positive economic benefit.

Prior to completing the attached Enterprise Expression of Interest Form, please contact the Project Officer in your district:

Tom Bermingham

Enterprise Project Officer (Wexford, Rosslare & Gorey District)

T: 085 823 9314 Email: tbermingham@wld.ie

Helena Dempsey

Enterprise Project Officer (New Ross & Enniscorthy District)

T: 087 1737 502 Email: hdempsey@wld.ie

Processed Applications & Grant Awards

Click on the following link to see a full list of all of the enterprises supported and grant amounts approved under the LEADER 2014-2020 programme: List of Enterprises Supported and Grant Amounts Approved

Since January 2021 to-date, the LEADER Programme has invested over €1.5m into the development of 6 new start-up businesses and 29 existing businesses in County Wexford. It has allowed for the creation of 60 new jobs while sustaining 145 existing jobs. We are delighted to work with and develop innovate SME’s and witness the positive impacts that the LEADER Programme brings to this sector Below is a map and breakdown of enterprises supported by the Transitional programme: