Programmes

The Green Adaptation Programme (GAP) is an exciting initiative launched by Ards and North Down Borough Council, in partnership with Carbonfit, aimed at supporting local SMEs in reducing their carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices.

Call for Applicants!

Food and Drink providers in Ards and North Down area are invited to apply for the new Agri-Food Champion Leadership Programme, which aims to enhance industry skills and knowledge by building confidence in areas of business planning, management, and leadership for potential middle management in the sector.

Mind Body Business is a joint initiative by the Public Health Agency and Ards and North Down Borough Council that aims to benefit you, your business and your employees, by providing a series of initiatives that encourages employers to put “health” at the centre of their business agenda.

Call for Applicants!

*This programme is now closed to applications*

A unique opportunity for micro-business leaders in the Ards and North Down Borough Council Area.

As part of the Government’s Rural Gigabit Connectivity programme business and residents in some of the hardest-to-reach places in the UK are eligible for additional funding towards the cost of installing gigabit-capable broadband to their premises when part of a group project.

*This programme is now closed to applications*

The ANDSEP Programme aims to deliver a best practice model that will make a significant impact with participating Social Enterprises.