DAERA Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2022
(DRMCG 2022)

- CURRENTLY CLOSED - 
​- HOPEFULLY OPENING SOON ?! -

All applications should be made and accessed using the following link: 
https://digitalapps2.daera-ni.gov.uk/RMCGS/StartPage

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

The Process for applying has totally changed again this year. 
A totally new category of project has been added.

Please ensure to use the Group's email (not any personal email) to set up an account for your organisation.
To apply for the scheme you must register and always sign-in using the following link:    https://daera.outsystemsenterprise.com/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 £200 and £1,500 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 £3,000.
 
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 2022 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 Friday 14 Oct 2022

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

   Loraine in COSTA
Tel: 028 855 56880      
​email info.costa@btconnect.com
​Or 
Marguerite in CWSAN
Tel: 028 877 38845
email: microgrants@cwsan.org
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Download Forms:

To register, apply and access your application for the scheme 
​you must use the following link: 
 https://digitalapps2.daera-ni.gov.uk/RMCGS/StartPage

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DRMC Grant 2022 Guidance Notes: ​

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DRMC Grant 2022 Info Sheet:​

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​​Key Tips for Applicants To Follow: ​

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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: info.costa@btconnect.com

Cookstown & Magherafelt:
CWSAN
Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network 
www.cwsan.org
Tel: 028 8773 8845      
e-mail: microgrants@cwsan.org


 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

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