Shared Island Coast-to-Coast Capital Investment Scheme 2024

The Coast-to-Coast Capital Investment Scheme is a new initiative designed to enhance interpretive visitor experiences at existing attractions across the island of Ireland. This Scheme is a collaboration between Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland.

As part of the Shared Island Tourism Brand Collaboration Project, the Scheme aims to create seamless travel and unforgettable experiences between two iconic routes: the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland and the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland.

By providing funding to improve existing operating attractions in these areas, the Scheme will make them more engaging and accessible to everyone. This will attract more visitors, encourage longer stays and boost local economies.

Funding

Eligible applicants can receive investment grant funding of between €50,000 and €300,000 in Ireland or £40,000 and £250,000 in Northern Ireland.

The total budget for the Scheme is €3 million or £2.5 million. Of this total fund, €1.5 million is available to support eligible projects in Ireland, and £1.25 million is available to support eligible projects in Northern Ireland. The maximum investment grant amount available is €300,000 in Ireland, or £250,000 in Northern Ireland. Fáilte Ireland and/or Tourism Ireland will assess Expression of Interest forms to determine the applicant’s and the proposed project’s eligibility in accordance with the Scheme’s qualifying criteria.

Learn more about the funding criteria and application process in the Scheme Guidelines below.

 

Who can apply?

Existing operating visitor attractions or experiences located within the eligible target areas can apply: 

In Ireland: Counties Donegal, Sligo and parts of Leitrim (please refer to Scheme Guidelines for further details on eligible target areas).

In Northern Ireland: The Local Authority areas of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council along the Causeway Coastal Route.

Express your interest

Expressions for applications closed 30th August. 

Please contact customersupport@failteireland.ie for further information.