Grant
Part of the foundation’s objective is to offer a €1000 grant to one small business or budding entrepreneur seeking to establish or expand their ventures each year.
Apply Process
- Before applying, please refer to the eligibility criteria below to see if you would be deemed a suitable candidate for the grant.
- Once you have read this & have decided to apply, click on the APPLY NOW button below.
- The link will take you to the grant application form to submit your submission.
- Please note, you will be required to upload a business plan as part of your submission. This link will show some examples of what a business plan should look like. You can also find information on how to write a business plan here.
- A panel of independent judges will review your submission.
- You will receive a decision on your application before the end of July 2025.
- If successful, you will be awarded your grant at the annual Femmy O Foundation function.
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd June 2025
- You must be over 18 to apply for the grant.
- You must either be looking to start a new business or expand your current small business venture.
- Businesses must be operating in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.*
- Businesses must have capacity for growth.
- Businesses must have the necessary management or technical skills or be willing to develop this skill.
*If operating in Northern Ireland the winner will receive the amount in pounds equivalent to €1000, based on the exchange rate.
- Participate in the annual Femmy O Foundation function, where the grant recipient will be publicly announced.
- Consent to photography for publication on the Femmy O Foundation website, as well as on its social media channels and other promotional materials.
- Regularly provide quarterly progress updates to the Femmy O Foundation board and grant judging panel regarding the advancements made in your business due to the grant.
- Commit to attending the following year’s foundation function and presenting an update on the current status of your venture.