​DAERA
 Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2026/2027

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​- OPEN NOW ! -

 ​This Scheme is funded under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme.

Further CHANGES to the Grant have been made this year again.
Attendance at a Pre-Application Workshop below is strongly advised.

To apply for the scheme you must register and always sign-in using the following link: 
  https://digitalapps2.daera-ni.gov.uk/RMCGS/StartPage

 After registration you will be able to complete and submit your application and have access to the grant Guidance notes.
 Micro Capital grants of between £500 up to £2,500 are available to rural community-led, voluntary organisations for projects tackling issues of local poverty and / or social isolation.  
The total project cost must not exceed £5,000.
The total minimum project cost must not be at least £588.24.
 
Projects must clearly address an issue of rural poverty and / or social isolation and applicants must provide a minimum of 15% match funding.

The Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2026/2027
​has been designed to:
• Help rural community-led, voluntary groups to address local issues of access poverty, financial poverty and social isolation; and
• Improve the lives of rural communities, and in particular the wellbeing of isolated individuals.
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Projects must focus on one of the following 4 themes:
• Modernisation (of premises / assets)
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Health and Well-being
• Energy Efficiency / Environmental Improvement

Applications CLOSE: 12noon on 
Mon 22 June 2026

All Project Claims in by:
12 midnight on Thur 26 Nov 2026 

We strongly encourage attendance at a
Pre-Application Workshop
BEFORE APPLYING:

COSTA & CWSAN DRMCG
Pre-Application Workshops
  
Workshop 1
19 May 2026, 10:00am Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85464760035
 
 Workshop 2
19 May 2026, 7:00pm Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85272251555
 
 Workshop 3
21 May 2026, 7:00pm Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81801056751
 
 Workshop 4
26 May 2026, 10:00am Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88538262993

In Mid Ulster District Council Area
Contact COSTA or CWSAN
for information or assistance.

   Loraine in COSTA
Tel: 028 855 56880      
​email [email protected]
​Or 
Marguerite in CWSAN
Tel: 028 877 38845
email: [email protected]
​

To register, apply and access your application for the scheme 
​you must use the following link
​Do not use personal emails etc: 
​ https://digitalapps2.daera-ni.gov.uk/RMCGS/StartPage

Please attend a Pre-Application Workshop (listed below) BEFORE Logging onto the Application Site​

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Link to DAERA Website for more information: 
https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/services/rural-micro-capital-grants-scheme-rmcgs-202627

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DRMC Grant 2026/2027
Guidance Notes: 

Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) general guidance notes | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs​​

Guidance Notes Download Here

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​​​Key Tips Sheet
for Applicants To Follow: ​

tips-for-completion-rmcgs_mu_area_2206-2027.docx
File Size:	30 kb
File Type:	docx

Download File

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DRMC Grant 2026/2027
Letter of Offer Terms & Conditions: 
Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) 2026/27 Letter of Offer Terms and Conditions | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

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DRMC Grant 2026/2027
Claims Guidance Notes: 
​Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) claim guidance notes | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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​COSTA & CWSAN
​Rural Support Networks Contact Details:

Mid Ulster District
​Council area

​Dungannon & South Tyrone:
COSTA
Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas 
www.costaruralsupportnetwork.org
Tel: 028 8555 6880     
e-mail: [email protected]

Cookstown & Magherafelt:
CWSAN
Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network 
www.cwsan.org
Tel: 028 8773 8845      
e-mail: [email protected]


 The scheme is delivered by the Rural Support Networks COSTA & CWSAN on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Application forms, guidance notes and further advice and information is available from the 
Rural Support Network in your
​Council area:
Your Local RSN | The Local Rural Support Networks

​Web:  www.costaruralsupportnetwork.org
Facebook: Costa Costa    http://www.facebook.com/costa.network
   OR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/COSTA-Community-Organisations-of-South-Tyrone-Areas-595993680543963/