Firstport - Social Innovation Challenge

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The Social Innovation Challenge is a programme that funds and supports innovators to kick-start solutions that tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

They will accept eligible applications addressing any one of the following four themes:

• Eradicating child poverty
• Growing the economy
• Tackling the climate emergency
• Ensuring high quality and sustainable public services

The winner can use the funding to help with start-up fees, research and development, salaries and other essential costs, such as rent or buying critical equipment.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant, Prize/award

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

• Established social enterprises
• Unincorporated groups or community associations
• Individuals with an idea for a new project

When to apply

The challenge runs annually, with a single application window each year and an expression of interest stage during that window. The current round has closed. Check the funder's website for details of the next round.

How to apply

Submit an expression of interest on the Firstport website. If shortlisted, you will be invited to pitch your idea to a panel.

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Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Employability services Environment Social care and welfare Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Families People in poverty Local communities

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