Impact Programme for social enterprises

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Are you a social enterprise based on the island of Ireland? Apply for the Impact Programme and receive €20,000 in unrestricted funding

The Impact Programme offers nine months of targeted 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ aimed at helping social entrepreneurs strengthen their foundations and identify where they can have their greatest impact.

It focuses on four key areas:

  • building a stronger organisation
  • developing resilient leadership
  • amplifying your voice
  • creating long-lasting social change

Each awardee will receive €20,000 in unrestricted funding.

Who is it for?

To be eligible for the Impact Programme, you and your organisation should:  

  • be 18 years or over and be the founder or co-founder of the organisation
  • be based in Ireland
  • have identified a social or environmental issue and developed an effective solution to address it
  • be legally incorporated, registered with a recognised legal structure or as a sole trader
  • have concrete evidence demonstrating the measurable impact of your organisation on your target beneficiaries
  • aim to significantly grow or scale your organisation within the next three years

Awardees will engage in approximately 2-4 days per month, participating in a mix of meetings, expert-led workshops, and collaborative group sessions. 

How to apply

You can get more information on the .

Apply online for the .

The deadline is Monday 28 April 2025.

First published 17 April 2025.