Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021
If your organisation is a social enterprise, it may qualify for funding under the Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021. A social enterprise is defined below under the National Social Enterprise Policy.
If your organisation is a social enterprise, it may qualify for funding under the Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021. A social enterprise is defined below under the National Social Enterprise Policy.
The Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021 is one initiative being taken by the Department of Rural and Community Development to support social enterprises and is complementary to other supports provided by the Department.
It is anticipated that the small scale nature of the grants under this scheme will particularly benefit smaller or start-up social enterprises which do not necessarily have the capacity to compete for larger grants, but which nonetheless have a need for upgraded/additional equipment to help them to deliver their services.
The scheme is being administered on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development by the network of Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) across the country including Fingal LCDC.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is October 15th, 2021
See the link below to access the application form:
Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021 - Application Form
Eligible Organisations
Only social enterprises, as defined in the National Social Enterprise Policy (see below), may apply under this scheme. All applicants will be checked and verified to ensure they meet the definition. Applicants who do not meet this definition will not be considered.
A Social Enterprise is an enterprise whose objective is to achieve a social, societal or environmental impact, rather than maximising profit for its owners or shareholders.
It pursues its objectives by trading on an ongoing basis through the provision of goods and/or services, and by reinvesting surpluses into achieving social objectives.
It is governed in a fully accountable and transparent manner and is independent of the public sector. If dissolved, it should transfer its assets to another organisation with a similar mission.
National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland 2019-2022