Social Enterprise Development Fund 2023

Social Enterprise Development 2023 Fund. Applications are still open for this iteration of our 4.4 million Fund aims to support not-for-profit organisations working to scale and grow their social impact.

The Fund is open for applications until the 24th of February 2023 at 1pm. Please see our website for more information on who is eligible to apply and how to submit your online application.

*Please note that LDCs and other Government and state agencies are not eligible to apply*

Rethink Ireland is also offering a first of its kind Start a Social Enterprise Business Course that is currently open for applications. Participants will be given the chance to receive a €10,000 and business supports. More information can be found here. Link

Community Recognition Fund 2023

Launch of 2023 Community Support Fund & Women’s Shed Fund

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Newsletter 25/10/2024

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Media Release: Minister Joe O’Brien officially launches Training Needs Assessment Reports for the Community and Voluntary Sector

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