Bí Réidh (Be Prepared) Grant

The Bí Réidh (Be Prepared) Grant is provided by Údarás na Gaeltachta in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland and supports clients in preparing an action plan for their business to mitigate against the effects of Brexit. It is designed for SMEs who would benefit from further research and the use of external expertise in developing this plan.

The grant, which offers up to €5,000 in support, can be used to help cover consultancy, travel and travel expenses associated with researching the direction of their action plan. This might involve investigating the feasibility of diversifying into new markets and market segments; investment in innovation; improvement in operational competitiveness; and/or enhancement of strategic financial capability.

Údarás na Gaeltachta clients should contact their development executive and complete the Brexit Scorecard available from Enterprise Ireland before making their application.

Am I eligible?

The grant is open to existing clients of Údarás na Gaeltachta that meet the following criteria:

  • Actively trading
  • Engaged in eligible activities
  • Will be impacted by Brexit
  • Have completed the Brexit scorecard

Ineligible Companies

Companies whose products are listed in Annex 1 to the EU Treaty (TFEU) which include:

  • Horticulture companies
  • Fish processors
  • Other primary producers

What costs are eligible and what is the maximum funding available?

The maximum grant available is €5,000. The grant is calculated at a maximum of 50% of eligible expenditure incurred by the successful applicant.

Eligible Costs

Fees of external consultants to cover the following areas: Strategy, market development, innovation, operations, people and finance.

Employee travel and travel expenses (domestic and international) related to research as outlined above.

Ineligible Costs

  • Expenditure prior to date of application
  • Consultant expenses
  • Sales related expenses
  • Trade Fair participation costs
  • Salaries
  • Overheads

How do I apply?

Údarás na Gaeltachta clients should contact their development executive and complete the Brexit Scorecard available from Enterprise Ireland before making their application.

Key contact/more information

For more information, please contact your Údarás na Gaeltachta Development Executive.