A new €650,000 social innovation fund has been launched today by Rethink Ireland for innovative projects in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary that empower communities, tackle poverty, and promote social inclusion.
The Ignite Midwest Fund, the first of its kind specifically for the Midwest, has been created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with several private donors from the region including the Parkes Family Limerick, the Community Foundation for Ireland, and is matched by the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund. There will be a minimum of five awardees with the fund now open for applications until 29th March 2021.
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Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, and Deirdre Mortell, CEO of Rethink Ireland, launch the new €650,000 Ignite Midwest Fund, which is open to projects that empower communities, tackle poverty, and promote social inclusion in counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. Picture: Marc O Sullivan
Fri, 19 Feb, 2021 - 08:59
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Innovators whose ideas can help empower communities, tackle poverty, and promote social inclusion are being sought to propose projects for a new €650,000 Ignite Midwest Fund.
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Social enterprises based in Clare are being encouraged to apply for funding through Rethink Ireland’s Social Enterprise Development Fund 2021.
€400,000 in funding is being made available nationwide to social enterprises to help lead the post-Covid economic and social recovery.
The objective of the fund is to find and back the best social enterprises in Ireland by making cash grants and strategic business support available to Awardees.
Social enterprises are businesses that work primarily to improve the lives of people. Their core objective is to achieve a social, societal, or environmental impact. Like other businesses, Social enterprises pursue their objectives by trading in goods and services on an ongoing basis. However, surpluses generated by social enterprises are re-invested into achieving their core social objectives.
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€400,000 in cash grants will be made available through Rethink Ireland to help lead the post-Covid economic and social recovery.
The Social Enterprise Development Fund is worth €3.2million and was created in 2018 in partnership with Local Authorities Ireland.
Commenting, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’Brien TD, said:
“The Social Enterprise Development Fund plays an important role in supporting social enterprises who are making a positive difference to their communities. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we have all been reminded of the importance of strong communities. The Social Enterprise Development Fund 2021 will help to grow Ireland’s strong and vibrant