Two social enterprise projects in Wexford are set to receive government grants in time for Christmas, the Art Bank in Bunclody and the Cornmarket in Wexford town.

Speaking to WexfordToday.com, Minister Minister D’Arcy said: “Art Bank Bunclody and the Cornmarket Project are two very deserving recipients of Government grants for the hard work they do. They will receive a total of €18,750 from the Small Capital Grants Scheme which comes from the Dormant Accounts Fund. The grant is designed to help them to achieve their social, environmental and economic objectives.

“I recently visited the Cornmarket Project in Wexford which does tremendous work, providing support, training, education and opportunities to their clients.”

Minister Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural & Community Development, confirmed today that €1.045 million in funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund will go to 124 social enterprise projects across the country. Examples of items being supported through the Small Capital Grants scheme include the purchase of new kitchen equipment, computers, training material, and minor refurbishments. 

“I was also glad to hear Minister Ring confirm that there will be further allocations of funding in 2020 from these that have applied. He also intends to make an announcement very shortly on funding for Training and Mentoring for Social Enterprises which is really positive,” added Minister D’Arcy.