SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS Ireland currently have the opportunity to apply for a grant worth €10,000 that could help make a major impact. 

Three’s Grants for Small Businesses have been elevating and transforming Irish companies since 2021. In that time, over €750,000 in supports have been provided, helping dozens of businesses pursue their goals and reach their potential.

The grant programme is now in its fifth year and this autumn 10 more small businesses will reap the benefits of Three Ireland’s bursary. All in all, each winning business will receive €5,000 in cash and €5,000 in products and solutions from Three. In addition to the grant, winners will also be able to avail of advice from business experts at Three.

Your business could be the next to take a leap forward thanks to Three Ireland’s Grants for Small Businesses. One of last year’s winners was Monthlies Organics, a sustainable period product company based in Wexford.

Thanks to the support they received through Three Ireland’s grant, they have been able to create a brand-new website and new product packaging. Part of the grant fund was also put towards a phone, to facilitate and enhance product photography and social media advertising.

Applications opened on 1 September, but you have until 29 September to put your hat in the ring. All you need to do is visit 3.ie/grants to learn more and to apply. 

One of the judges on this year’s panel is Bernard Brogan, a seven-time All-Ireland-winner and co-founder of software company PepTalk. 

Speaking about this year’s programme, Brogan said: “Three’s financial and practical support will have a hugely positive impact for the winning firms. I look forward to working on this year’s programme and seeing the high-calibre of different businesses come through.”

Niamh Tallon, founder of Her Sport and a previous winner of the grant, will also be on this year’s judging panel. Tallon spoke glowingly about how the grant helped Her Sport.

“Winning Three Ireland’s Grants for Small Businesses programme was a game-changer for Her Sport,” she said. “The funding and expert support helped us grow our team, boost our visibility, and put the right tech foundations in place to scale as a young business.”

In order to be eligible for a grant, your business must meet the following criteria:

• be based in the Republic of Ireland and have an Irish business bank account
• employ 10 people or fewer
• have been trading for at least six months
• not be undergoing insolvency, examinership, receivership or any related or similar process
• if requested, be willing to share the business’s success story and how the grant was used

Padraig Sheerin, who is Head of SME at Three Ireland, said: “Three is committed to helping businesses of all sizes across Ireland grow and innovate through our connectivity products and solutions.

“Since the launch of the programme five years ago, the winning teams have experienced remarkable growth and we’re proud to contribute to their success as they continue to expand.”

To learn more and to apply, visit 3.ie/grants.