Local Authorities are now emailing businesses who may be eligible for the Power Up grant. The email includes details on how to register. Don’t delay with registering, the Power Up registration portal is open for a limited time in order to get payments to businesses before the end of the year. The deadline to apply has been extended to the 22nd of November.
Registering is similar to the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) grant registration and is quick and easy.
Please go to mycoco.ie/powerup for further information.
If you have not received an email and think you may be eligible please contact your Local Authority.
What is the Power Up grant?
The government announced the Power Up grant as part of Budget 2025 for businesses in the retail and hospitality sector. The Power Up grant has a budget of €170 million and the grant for eligible businesses is €4,000.
Who is eligible for Power Up?
There are two types of qualifying business:
- A business that received the second payment of ICOB and continues to meet the ICOB criteria
- Businesses in the hospitality and retail sector that did not have a rates bill in 2023 may qualify if they meet the criteria. Those businesses should check with their local authority to check eligibility once the scheme goes live
Useful contacts
Rates Section
- Email: rates@cavancoco.ie
- Telephone:
Revenue Collection Section
Contact Telephone Numbers:
- Bernie Calvert: 087 184 1441
- Cathal Conaty: 087 954 7779
- Caitríona Smith: 086 033 8100
- Derek McCabe: 087 677 8837
- Joanne McCormick: 086 812 1524