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Government of Ireland is currently accepting applications for its New Solutions Pilot Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The New Solutions Social Innovation Fund is a national initiative designed to strengthen Ireland’s social innovation ecosystem while funding practical pilot projects that address pressing social and environmental issues.
The Fund offers a package of cash grants to the value of €4,000,000 for a minimum of 40 projects to help them trial their social innovation.
This includes:
At least 40 grants between €70,000 and €100,000
Access to New Solutions Social innovation Hub’s networks and support.
Not-For-Profit Organisations
Non-Governmental Organisations
Local Authorities
Community and Voluntary or Charitable Organisations
Social Enterprises / Profit for Purpose Organisations - social enterprises must meet the definition as outlined in the Trading for Impact – national social enterprise policy 2024-2027 (trading-for-impact-national-social-enterprise-policy-2024-2027.pdf)
Designated Activity Companies
Co-operatives
Entities that are either incorporated (CRO or Co-op) or a registered charity except for the below examples of HEPs and ETBs which have a different statutory setup. Types of incorporated entities: any type that can meet the definition of a social enterprise is eligible; this will be checked and verified.
Higher education providers
Education and Training Boards
