Grow Digital Voucher

About this scheme

The Grow Digital Voucher, part of Údarás na Gaeltachta's Digitalisation Supports, helps businesses boost efficiency, reach new customers, and stay competitive by funding the adoption of digital tools, with grants of up to €5,000 available across a maximum of two approved projects. It is open to almost all businesses established and trading in the Gaeltacht for at least 6 months, provided they have prepared a Digital Action Plan within the previous 2 years — typically through the related Digital for Business scheme, whose consultancy costs are paid directly to the consultant by Údarás na Gaeltachta at no charge to the client. Eligible expenditure covers 'off the shelf' software such as e-commerce, CRM, online booking/payments, job tracking, order management/stock control, and industry-specific cloud SaaS tools, plus IT training and/or configuration support to help implement and use the new system. As with other schemes, payment is made on receipt of a valid claim supported by documentation confirming that all grant conditions were met and approved expenditure was paid.

Who can apply

• All businesses (some limited, unspecified exceptions), established and trading in the Gaeltacht for at least 6 months
• Must have prepared a Digital Action Plan within the last 2 years (typically produced under the Digital for Business scheme)
• Eligible expenditure: (a) investing in 'off the shelf' software (e.g. e-commerce, CRM, online booking/payments, job tracking, order management/stock control, industry-specific cloud SaaS); and (b) IT training and/or IT configuration (expert assistance with software set-up/integration, or staff training to use/manage the new system)
• Training and Configuration costs combined cannot exceed 50% of the overall project cost
• A maximum of two Grow Digital Voucher projects may be approved per enterprise, up to a cumulative grant value of €5,000; approval of a second voucher depends on demonstrated progress against the Digital Action Plan

How to apply

1. 1Contact the relevant Údarás na Gaeltachta regional office (Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Kerry, Cork, Waterford or Meath) for advice and support.
2. 2Complete a grant application form, available at www.udaras.ie or from any regional office.
3. 3Submit the completed application form to the appropriate regional office, along with the Digital Action Plan prepared within the last 2 years.
4. 4If approved, financial support applies from the date of issue of the Letter of Acknowledgement of receipt of application; grant aid cannot be approved retrospectively for expenditure incurred before this date.
5. 5As a condition of funding, implement a language plan to promote the use of Irish in the business.
6. 6Claim the grant by submitting a valid claim with supporting documentation confirming that all grant conditions were met and that all approved expenditure has been paid.