Cash Grants for Wicklow Companies and Community Groups Available this October
The RISE Community Fund supported by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) and Granahan McCourt has announced that applications for its grants to small businesses, farms, community groups and social enterprises are open throughout October in County Wicklow.
Established by Granahan McCourt and NBI Chairman, David McCourt, RISE is providing monthly grants across the country to give an immediate cash injection into local communities seeking to boost their digital ecosystems.
Awarding up to five grants of €1000 in October to successful applicants across the county, the RISE Community Fund is hoping to empower people’s plans to use technology.
Small businesses, farms, community groups and social enterprises with plans to use technology to scale their operations and bring tangible benefits to their local communities are encouraged to visit www.riseglobalfoundation.com for entry forms and guidelines.
NBI is reminding Wicklow residents to also visit their website at www.nbi.ie to check whether their home, farm or business is included in the National Broadband Plan and to sign up for Eircode specific updates on the rollout.
Deadline for applications for the cash grants is 31 October 2023.