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Objective of the funding programme

The aim of the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme is to support businesses, including SMEs, farmers, and fishers, in making investments that promote climate action and environmental sustainability. Eligible businesses may fall into one of the following categories:
• Investment in green or sustainable measures
• Any investment by SMEs classified as a Green or Sustainable Enterprise
• Any investment by farmers holding a Green Eco Label

See general information on how to apply to this programme and learn about its funding opportunities.

Find further assistance and guidance on all aspects of participation.

Type of funding

Other

Loan

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

The scheme provides long-term, low-cost loans of up to €3 million to support business growth or sustainable investments. At least 30% of lending is reserved for green purposes, and interest rate discounts apply to eligible green investments.

Expected budget range of proposals

< 50.000 €, 50.000 - 100.000 €, 100.001 € - 1M €, 1M € - 10M €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

Yes

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

No

Administering authority

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI)

General information

Overview video

Further information

Eligibility criteria

Ireland

All Irish regions

Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodies, Companies, SMEs and private associationsAgriculture, Buildings, Disaster Risk Reduction, Transport, Water management, Energy

Disclaimer
The contents and links to third-party items on this Mission webpage are developed by the MIP4Adapt team led by Ricardo, under contract CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597 funded by the European Union and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, CINEA, or those of the European Environment Agency (EEA) as host of the Climate-ADAPT Platform. Neither the European Union nor CINEA nor the EEA accepts responsibility or liability arising out of or in connection with the information on these pages.

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