Applications sought from social enterprises for Small Capital Grants
COUNTY Wicklow Partnership, in conjunction with the Department of Rural and Community Development, is inviting applications from local social enterprises for the Small Capital Grants Scheme,
The scheme, announced this week by Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring, will provide grants of between €2,000 and €15,000 for equipment, repairs or refurbishments that will enable social enterprises to improve their service.
The scheme is an initiative under the National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland 2018-2022 and will be administered through the Local Development Companies.
CEO of County Wicklow Partnership, Brian Carty said that the new fund will give a great boost to social enterprises.
‘Our staff have been supporting social enterprises through LEADER, SICAP, TUS and other programmes for many years and this new fund will give the sector a significant boost, particularly by assisting early stage projects that have huge capacity for positive social impact,’ he said.
The full details of the Small Capital Grants Scheme for Social Enterprises (including applications forms and guidelines), are available by emailing emurray@wicklowpartnership.ie or info@wicklowpartnership.ie or calling either 087 0676568 or 0402 20955.
All applications must be received by County Wicklow Partnership by 3 p.m. on Monday next, November 11. Whilst County Wicklow Partnership will administer the fund, all decisions on grant awards will be made by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It is expected that applicants will be notified of the results of their application by the Department by December 11.