The LEO Grow Digital Voucher: what it covers and how to apply
A step-by-step guide to getting up to €5,000 back on your digital investment — and what to spend it on first.
If you're a small business in Ireland thinking about investing in your digital presence, there's a programme worth knowing about: the LEO Trading Online Voucher (now part of the Grow Digital programme).
It can cover up to €5,000 — that's a significant chunk of a website, booking system, or digital growth project.
What is the Grow Digital Voucher?
The Grow Digital programme is run by your Local Enterprise Office (LEO). It's designed to help small businesses develop their online trading capabilities.
The voucher covers up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum grant of €5,000.
Who qualifies?
To be eligible, your business must:
- Have fewer than 10 employees
- Be trading for at least 6 months
- Be located in Ireland
- Have a turnover of less than €2 million
Most tourism, hospitality, and service businesses in the West of Ireland qualify.
What does it cover?
The voucher can be used for:
- Website design and development — new builds or significant upgrades
- Booking and payment systems — online booking integration
- Digital marketing setup — SEO, content strategy foundations
- E-commerce functionality — if you sell products online
- IT consultation and digital strategy — professional guidance on your digital roadmap
It does not cover ongoing subscription fees, social media advertising spend, or basic hosting costs.
How to apply
- Contact your Local Enterprise Office — find yours at localenterprise.ie
- Complete the online application — you'll need to describe your project
- Attend a short seminar — usually a half-day digital marketing workshop
- Get approved — processing typically takes 2–4 weeks
- Complete your project — you have 6 months to spend the voucher
- Submit your claim — with invoices and proof of payment
What to spend it on first
If your budget is limited, here's our recommended priority:
- A well-designed, fast-loading website with clear booking flow
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- Basic SEO and content structure
- A system for collecting and displaying reviews
These four things create the foundation everything else builds on.
How QuantElit can help
Our Discovery phase (€500) gives you a prioritised action plan that maps directly to what the voucher covers. Many clients use Discovery to define their voucher project scope — then apply with a clear plan the LEO can approve quickly.
Want help planning your voucher application? Book a free call and we'll walk you through it.