Website grants for on-line trading
The Board is offering up to €1,500 or a maximum of a 50% grant towards the development of on-line web trading. West Cork businesses that wish to further develop their commercial business website and adopt new/innovative ways of online trading, both nationally and internationally can apply for this grant.
Eligible Businesses:
Manufacturing
Internationally traded service businesses
Innovative local service businesses wishing to expand their markets
Retailers wishing to develop and expand their national & international markets
Ineligible Businesses:
Tourism/accommodation providers
Professional services
Medical services
Financial services
Examples of recently funded websites
How to apply for a grant
Please call or email the office for further information on the 2010 Scheme.
How to draw down a grant
- Submit original invoices made out to the applicant business name
- Evidence of payment of the Invoices from the applicant’s business Accounts (usually verified by EFT, Bank Statements, Bank Drafts, VISA Statements). Please note cash payments are not eligible.
- Current Tax Clearance Certificate in the name of the Applicant’s Business
- Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the contracted Web Developer
- Please note that retrospective expenditure is not eligible. (i.e. expenditure incurred prior to the date of the WCEB Board approval date)
- Please note all grant payments are made on expenditure less VAT.
- Each application will be considered on an individual basis. The Board’s decision is final.
If you have any queries on this grant scheme please contact the Board for further information.