In addition to being awarded funding, every applicant that successfully applies to start an idea in their community will receive a range of supports including:

• A 5 step starter guide for your chosen project


• Free tech tools & website to help get your project started and manage your group


• Advice & support via email and phone

The Community Response Fund is open to existing groups and individuals (once they form a team) across the Republic of Ireland to start a Community Host Programme in their community.

Examples of eligible groups include schools, universities, colleges, daycares, churches or other faith-based organisations, hospitals and hospital rehabilitation centres, mental health facilities, community gardens, neighbourhood groups, senior centres, community centres, and recognised government entities.

There is a total fund of €50,000 available to help support new Community Host Programmes across the Republic of Ireland. Each applicant who successfully completes a 30 Day Challenge and an Impact Challenge will receive funding seed funding of €1,000 to help get their project off the ground.

The steps to complete the 30 Day Challenge include:

• Scheduling a 15 min call with one of the ChangeX team


• Recruiting 4 people to join your team


• Complete on online training programme


• Hosting a casual kick-off virtual meeting


• Sharing a team photo & a short action plan