KickStart Fund 2020: Social enterprises and employment for people with criminal convictions
The Kickstart Fund programme is an Irish jobs initiative to support the development of social enterprises and increase employment for people with criminal convictions who find it difficult to access the labour market. Round 2 of their KickStart Fund has been launched by The Probation Service, with monies from the Dormant Accounts Fund.
The KickStart Fund has two strands:
- Strand 1: Feasibility Study/Market Research
- Strand 2: Start-up, Development and Job Creation Fund
Due to the limited amount of funding available social enterprises may submit one application form only, i.e. you can only submit an application for funding under Strand 1 or Strand 2. You cannot apply under both strands.
The deadline for receipt of completed application forms and supporting documents is Thursday 20th February 2020 at 3pm.
