ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND
Actions to boost the development of finance markets for social enterprises
Plain-language summary
Funding to develop finance markets for social enterprises under ESF Project Grants.
This call supports projects that aim to boost finance markets for social enterprises. It is part of the European Social Fund (ESF) and uses a single-stage submission model. The call is open for submissions until March 14, 2024.
Likely relevant for
- social enterprises
- finance market developers
- ESF project applicants
Project signals
focus on finance market developmentsocial enterprise support initiatives
What it funds
- Actions to boost development of finance markets for social enterprises
Expected outcomes
- Improved access to finance for social enterprises
- Strengthened finance market mechanisms supporting social enterprises
Who can apply / participate
- organizations eligible for ESF Project Grants
- Single-stage submission model, consortium rules must be checked
- EU Member States and associated countries as per ESF rules
- Eligibility aligned with ESF Project Grants requirements
- Specific eligibility details not provided, must verify in official call documents
Must check before shortlisting
- detailed eligibility criteria
- budget and funding rates
- specific thematic priorities
Money
Budget details not provided in the source data.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:41 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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