This a reminder that Rethink Ireland’s Entrepreneurship Impact Fund Strand 3 (EIF 3) is accepting applications from social enterprises across the country🚀. Please note the new clinic and deadline dates below and share with your network.
EIF 3 is a three-year €900,000 fund supporting early/mid-stage minority-led social enterprises. The fund focuses on social enterprises led by individuals from ethnic minority, migrant or refugee communities who are taking an entrepreneurial approach to solving social issues across sectors such as health, education, equality, and green transition.
💡 What EIF 3 offers:
👉 Total Fund: Up to €900,000 available
👉Duration: Three-year support – up to €60,000 per annum over the 3-year period
👉Awards: Up to 5 awardees
👉Support Package: Cash grants and non-financial support to help social innovations develop, grow and scale their impact
đź“…Â Apply to EIF 3 before Friday 21 March 2025 at 1 pm.
To learn more and apply, please visit our EIF 3 fund page
Rethink Ireland are now inviting applications for two additional funding schemes:
Brighter Futures Fund 2025 – 2028
The Brighter Futures Fund is a three-year fund aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing for marginalised groups in Ireland.
The Fund offers a package of cash grants and non-financial supports to the value of €1.9 million for up to six projects to help them expand and increase their social impact.
This fund is open for applications until Monday, 24 March 2025.Â
Find out further details about the fund and application clinics here
Connected Communities Fund 2025 – 2028
The Connected Communities Fund is a three-year fund that aims to build inclusive and resilient communities and strengthen social cohesion across Ireland.
The fund aims to promote equity and inclusion, encourage media literacy and community awareness initiatives, and empower communities to develop meaningful connections across diverse groups.
The fund will offer a package of cash grants and non-financial supports to a maximum value of €220,800 each for up to five projects, to help them expand and increase their social impact.
This fund is open for applications until Friday, 11 April 2025 at 1pm. Â
Find out further details about the fund and application clinics here