Co-funded by the European Union and the Irish Government, this two-year programme will provide € in funding to at least 40 projects, with individual grants ranging from €70,000 to €100,000. Successful applicants will also benefit from access to the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub’s networks, expertise, and learning supports.

The Pilot Grants will support organisations to develop innovative approaches that improve outcomes for disadvantaged groups, with a focus on increasing access to employment and education, supporting the personal and social development of young people most at risk of poverty and social exclusion, and harnessing the potential of sport to promote social development and inclusion.