This module aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge of social enterprise and funding mechanisms in the youth and community development sector. The funding landscape of the youth and community development sector in Ireland is examined with students gaining experience in developing a social enterprise and applying for State/ philanthropic funding.
Introduction to the main concepts/theoretical underpinnings.
Social enterprise, Social entrepreneurship, State funding, philanthropy.Actors in the field.Outlining the current funding landscape.History of funding in the social and community sector/social economy.
Developing a social enterprise.
• Business plan/structure, • Objectives• Entrepreneurial input.
Developing an application for State/ Philanthropic funding.
Application forms,Supporting documentation,Logic Modelling,Planning and Evaluation.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |