The general considerations for providing grant support from Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are:

• The sector of the economy in which an enterprise is operating or intends to operate
• The size or proposed size of the enterprise
• Any expenditure incurred, prior to receipt by applicant of the letter of offer from the LEO, will not be eligible for grant support.

LEOs can assist in the establishment, and/or development of new and existing enterprises from individuals/sole traders, companies and community groups subject to the following eligibility criteria:

• The enterprise must be in the commercial sphere
• The enterprise must demonstrate a market for the product/service
• The enterprise must have a capacity for growth and new job creation
• The enterprise must not employ more than 10 people.