The DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises scheme is designed to improve the impact and sustainability of social enterprises that address economic, social, and educational disadvantage, or support those with a disability.
The fund is issued by Pobal, who work on behalf of Government to support communities and local agencies toward achieving social inclusion and development.
The fund comprises of two separate strands, one for feasibility studies and the second for medium-scale capital works.
Strand 1 – Medium Scale Capital Projects for minimum of Stream 1 will provide funding for medium scale capital projects from a minimum of €40,000 up to a maximum of €100,000 to carry out capital works to improve the impact, quality/productivity, and sustainability of social enterprise operations through the acquisition of capital equipment, technology and/or site and buildings works.
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Strand 2- Feasibility Studies for up to €10,000 to carry out a feasibility study. This stream will support feasibility studies, which will enable applicants to research the potential for expanding or scaling their goods/services offering with a view to further increasing the direct impact of the social enterprise on disadvantaged populations.
Due to the limited amount of funding available, organisations are only able to submit one application form; that is, apply for one grant only. Applicants can apply under Strand 1: Medium Scale Capital Projects or Strand 2: Feasibility Study.
DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises Important Dates
| Application Procedures | Key Dates | Important Notes |
| Application Form and Guidelines | Available Now | Website: www.pobal.ie |
| Pobal Application Supports | Available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm | Telephone: 01 5117222 Email: onlinesupport@pobal.ie |
| Pobal Webinars for Applicants | Online Information Event: 18 August 2022 Online Application Clinic: 1 September 2022 |
Information Session 18 August 2.30-4pm Register Here
Online Application Clinic 1 September 2.30-4pm Register Here |
| Online Application Deadline | 15 September 2022 at 3pm | Only application forms at the status of ‘submitted‘ on the 15 September 2022 @ 15:00 hrs will be considered under this Programme for funding. The application system will automatically close at this time. |
Resources
- Dormant Accounts Fund Scaling Fund for Social Enterprise- Registration Guide – FINAL 1.21 MBLast Updated 3rd August 2022
- DAF Online Application Guide – Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 664.80 KBLast Updated 3rd August 2022
- DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises – Application Guide Strand 2 1.56 MBLast Updated 29th July 2022
- DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises – Application Guide Strand 1 2.92 MBLast Updated 29th July 2022
- DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises Strand 1 Application Form 464.81 KBLast Updated 29th July 2022
- DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises Strand 2 Application Form 1.38 MBLast Updated 29th July 2022
- VAT Not Recoverable Template 67.05 KBLast Updated 29th July 2022
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