Power Up Grant Scheme
As part of Budget 2025, the Government has announced a new €4,000 grant called Power Up, to assist businesses in hospitality, retail and beauty sectors. To apply, ensure you have your MyCoCo user ID and password, which were set up when applying for the Increased Cost of Business Grant. If you have forgotten your password, use the ‘Forgot your Password’ link at the login screen. For any assistance with the grant application process, please contact your local authority.
If you have received the second payment of the Increased Cost of Business Scheme for retail and hospitality, you are eligible to apply for the Power Up grant through the MyCoCo portal by following the instructions provided.
The only additional information required is a self- declaration confirming that your business is trading and will continue to trade for at least three months following the date of your submission (including those seasonally closing businesses who intend to reopen in Spring 2025).
The Local Authorities will manage the rollout of the grant to eligible businesses.
Click Here for the eligibility criteria and for more information. Visit enterprise.gov.ie/powerup for official announcement.
Use of the portal is the most effective method for businesses seeking to avail of the grant. However, if you need help, don’t hesitate to contact your local authority.
To start the registration process and submit your details and self-declaration, please click on the Start Registration button provided below.
MyCoCo is a build to share digital solution that enables local authorities and other government agencies to provide online services to the public. MyCoCo has been recognised by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform as a building block of reform in Better Public Services – A transformation strategy to deliver for the public and to build trust.
The Power Up Grant is now available for eligible businesses that were operational in 2023 but couldn’t apply for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) grant due to the absence of a rates bill, as their properties were not valued by Tailte Éireann. These businesses have received valuations in 2024 and are now eligible for the Power Up Grant.
NOTE: Businesses must register by the extended deadline of January 17, 2025. We strongly advise registering early.
