Businesses which sell food for consumption on the premises can apply to Limerick City and County Council for grant funding of up to €4,000 (up to 75% of the ex-VAT cost of equipment purchased/ installed) to buy tables, chairs, windbreaks, heaters etc. for outdoor serving.
Sponsoring Agency: Limerick City and County Council
Type of Fund: Grant
Deadline Available: Available
Deadline Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/30/2021
Size of the Fund: Less than USD $50,000
Businesses which sell food for consumption on the premises can apply to Limerick City and County Council for grant funding of up to €4,000 (up to 75% of the ex-VAT cost of equipment purchased/ installed) to buy tables, chairs, windbreaks, heaters etc. for outdoor serving.
The focus of this scheme is to provide a level of financial support to tourism and hospitality businesses, in our town centres, to purchase or upgrade equipment to provide additional outdoor seating and, therefore, increase their outdoor dining capacity for the summer of 2021. This scheme will financially assist and support independent tourism and hospitality business owners to create outdoor dining experiences in a regulated and accessible manner. Funding under the scheme is only available to existing businesses.
The Outdoor Seating and Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality Business Scheme will be administered through Local Authorities and each local Authority has the right to use their discretion in regard to their process and the development of appropriate terms and conditions that are appropriate for their respective streetscapes, businesses etc. All applicants will be required to comply with planning codes, legislative requirements and other compliance requirements.
Funding Information
The scheme will provide for up to 75% of the ex-VAT cost of equipment purchased/installed with a maximum allowable contribution of up to €4,000 per applicant.
Eligibility Criteria
• The scheme is open to attractions, hotels, restaurants, cafes, public houses or other tourism and hospitality business establishments where food is sold for consumption on the premises.
• Commercial rates due in respect of these premises have been paid for the period up to 31st December 2019 or a payment plan is in place with Limerick City and County Council.
More information at: https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/business-and-economy/business-supports/covid-19-business-supports/outdoor-seating
Eligible Countries:
Ireland
