Rethink Ireland’s Growth Fund seeks to support proven social innovations to achieve widespread impact, and transformative change in Ireland. Applications to the Growth Fund are accepted periodically and are open to existing Rethink Ireland Awardees that meet the criteria listed below.
Through this year’s Growth Fund, we will provide bespoke support to organisations who meet the Growth Fund criteria and are ready to secure significant growth capital to grow and deepen their impact over several years.
If you are successful you will receive support from Rethink Ireland’s Business Development Team to secure private funds for an agreed fundraising target. If you achieve this, Rethink Ireland will then match funds raised to provide cash grants, business support and a dedicated team to support you to achieve targets and impact.
Applications are open from Thursday 11th May to Friday 26th May at 5.30pm.
We invite applications from organisations tackling health and wellbeing issues in Ireland and who have been previously supported by Rethink Ireland and meet the criteria listed below.
Eligibility & Criteria
Projects must meet both Rethink Ireland’s criteria and the specific criteria for the Health and Wellbeing Growth Fund, as set out below:
Rethink Ireland’s Core Criteria
To apply for the Growth Fund, organisations must:
Growth Fund Advantageous Criteria
In addition to meeting the above criteria above, it is an advantage if your project/organisation is progressing Equality issues in Ireland and/ or tackling the Green Transition in Ireland. Specifically, it would be an advantage if your project/organisation is working in one of the following areas:
Rethink Ireland will provide match funds to multi-year fundraising targets raised (€150,000-€200,000 per annum for 3 years) to provide:
Applications to this Fund are now closed.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email: growthhealthandwellbeing@rethinkireland.ie
We have tried to make the application process as accessible as possible, but we understand that there may still be some difficulties for applicants.
If you have access needs or are struggling with the application form, please contact: growthhealthandwellbeing@rethinkireland.ie
What happens after we submit our application?
What happens if our organisation is successful?
From July – October, our Business Development Team will support you to fundraise your proposed multi-year fundraising target. If you successfully reach your target, we will then progress to the contracting phase and invite you to take part in a Capacity Building Programme which runs from January 2024 to December 2026. This programme will include:
We will expect your project leader to devote at least two days a month to the programme.
What can we spend the grant on?
You may only spend the grant on the growth of your organisation and Health and Wellbeing programme/intervention. Rethink Ireland will agree on the specific use of the grant with you. Please note: you cannot use the grant to pay off debts or buy land, buildings or equipment.
Who will decide who wins the awards?
The Board of Rethink Ireland will make the final decision.
What is the selection process?
How can we find out where we are in the selection process?
We will inform applicants by telephone or email.
Interviews and Feedback
By applying for the Growth Fund, you agree with the following:
If you have any questions, please contact us at: growthhealthandwellbeing@rethinkireland.ie