Grant support for Businesses recovering from Covid
Chambers Ireland, supported by Meta, have created a fund consisting of a limited series of up to €8,000 grants to support affiliated Chamber member companies recovering from Covid that are looking to invest in sustainability projects in support of certain business focussed UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The projects that will be selected will further a company’s work on projects supporting any of the following SDGs which are particularly relevant to our core priorities, as chosen by Chambers Ireland. Companies must demonstrate innovation in supporting their local communities, their staff, climate action & sustainability or gender equality:
The grant will be in relation to validated external expenses incurred and to support delivery of the project. In order to apply simply click on the link below and give a description of the project, the expense that will be incurred and its benefits in relation to the SDGs referenced above. To qualify a company must:
- Have less than 50 employees
- Have an annual turnover of less than €10 million euros
- Were in receipt the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme until its termination on 31st August 2020 (TWSS)
- Be in possession of a valid Tax Clearance certificate
- Be a member of a Chamber affiliated to Chambers Ireland
- Be a registered limited company in Ireland and up to date with its filings with the Companies Registration Office (CRO)
- Be prepared to make a presentation to its local Chamber or Chambers Ireland upon the successful outcome of the project
- Be willing to acknowledge engagement on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
The fund available for grant aid is limited. Successful applications will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis until the fund is exhausted.
Applicants will be notified as soon as possible after application. 30% of the grant will be payable in advance, with the balance being paid on production of proof of the completion of the project.
Please note that should an application be successful, materials submitted may be used for promotion on social media.
By applying for the grant you agree that Chambers Ireland or their representatives may contact you or your local chamber to discuss your application.
We are very grateful for the support of Meta in making this program available