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11.03.2024 | Insights

Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant Announced

The government has announced a new Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant for small & medium businesses!

Applications open on March 14th 2024

As part of Budget 2024, the Government signed off on a package of €257m for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant as a vital measure for small and medium businesses.  This initiative is funded by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.

Read the full announcement here.

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