Who is it for?

Indiviblinals and groups 18+ seeking to scale up or develop an existing social enterprise.

How much can I get?

Up to €10,000.

What is the Scale Up Grant for?

To assist with costs for scaling up or developing an established social enterprise. This must be located in Ireland and address a social issue. The grant amount is up to €10,000.

Who is this suited for?

Established social enterprises located in Ireland, which have satisfactory evidence of feasibility, viability and social impact.

Examples of items included:

• Salaries (up to maximum of 50% of grant funding)
• Legal fees
• Rent (if you have identified a premises)
• Website, branding, logo design and marketing materials
• Professional services like Insurance and accountancy services (invoices must be requested)
• Equipment and software
• Utilities including phones
• General Coaching and Consultancy (there are also many free services available, and we can assist you finding them)
• ‘Corporate’ costs like Feasibility Studies, Strategic Planning, Accountancy, Compliance issues, Social Impact Studies which may be necessary to move the business forward

Examples of items NOT included:

• Costs already incurred (retrospective costs)
• Training related to your service (you should already be suitably qualified)
• Meeting costs and general subsistence expenses

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

For more information on eligible and ineligible costs, please see the Scale Up grant funding guide.

Who can apply?

Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria set out below, and who have an idea for a social enterprise but need some grant to get it up and running.

What period does it run for?

12-24 months but we will assess on case-by-case basis.

Eligibility Criteria for Scale Up Grant

• The applicant is aged 18 or over.
• The applicant is a resident of the Republic of Ireland.
• The enterprise operates primarily for the benefit of people or communities within Ireland.
• The enterprise and its activities do not involve political campaigning or religious activities.
• The enterprise is an independent organisation and not the project or subsidiary of an existing body.
• The enterprise aims to provide direct social impact to individuals, communities and/or the environment.
• If the enterprise requires premises to start trading, the applicant must have identified a property and be able to confirm an agreement in principle.

Where do I apply?

You can apply for this fund here: Apply Now

How is the application assessed and how long will it take?

Please see our FAQ section for more details

After the assessment, your idea goes to our Board of Directors for a decision. You should receive a decision within 6-18 weeks of application. You may also receive a request for more information or an adjustment to your application.

Grant priorities

Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can benefit from a Scale Up award and we assess each application on its individual merits.

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Please check our FAQ section for any basic questions. You can also email gebbs@oakfieldtrust.ie or call 086 1279 362.