Reach Fund 2025 Call for Applications

Kildare and Wicklow ETB are now inviting applications for the above fund from community education providers and youth groups in the Kildare and Wicklow area. 

The Reach Funder (formerly MAEDF) is funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) and is administered by SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, and the 16 local Education and Training Boards.

The aim of the Reach fund is to provide funding to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education.

It aims to increase the participation of disadvantaged learners, particularly those who are undertaking literacy and skills programmes.

Grant Administration

Funds are allocated by SOLAS to Kildare and Wicklow ETB, who is responsible for the administration and management of funding within its region.

Documents:

See REACH Guidelines here
Download Application Form

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday 28th March 2025.

Applications should be sent by email to reach@kwetb.ie