What does the Hybrid Social Finance Loan offer?

All successful applicants will receive:

• a loan that must be paid back (interest rate applicable)
• a non-repayable loan (cash support)
• business supports

Hear from successful loan applicants

Join one of our application clinics!

During the application clinics you will learn more about the Hybrid Social Finance Loan, the eligibility criteria and how to apply. The content will also cover how to assess if your social enterprise is ready to take on a repayable loan and guidance for selecting an appropriate loan amount. Application clinics will be delivered on the following days:

• Friday 18th October from 12 pm to 1:00 pm
• Thursday 24th October  from 12 pm to 1:00 pm
• Friday 8th November from 12 pm to 1:00 pm
• Thursday 28th of November from 12 pm to 1:00 pm

To register for any of these dates, please register using this calendly link.

We are in our early stages as a business and loans like this are a game changer for us

Beatriz Gómez Moreno, Chief Operations Officer GORM Media

Application process

Apply anytime from September, 27th, 2024. This initiative will remain open for applications until all awards are allocated.

To read more about this opportunity and the eligibility criteria and apply, click here.

The Hybrid Social Finance Loan is a partnership between Community Finance Ireland, the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund and Rethink Ireland