The New Solutions Pilot Grants funding call is now open! This funding aims to support organisations testing innovative ideas that address key social challenges in Ireland.
The Pilot Grants help social innovators trial new products, services, practices, or models to achieve better outcomes in areas like:
- Increasing access to employment for disadvantaged groups
- Improving access to education for under-served communities
- Enhancing personal and social development for at-risk youth
- Using sport for social inclusion and wellbeing.
What’s on offer:
- Cash grants of €70,000 – €100,000 over two years
- Access to the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub network and support services
- A chance to pilot real-world solutions with lasting social impact.
Deadline: 13 March 2026 at 6pm
Full details here: www.new-solutions.ie/pilotgrants
Whether you’re part of a charity, social enterprise, community group, or nonprofit, this is a great chance to bring your innovative idea to life and create positive change in communities across Ireland.