Rethink Ireland, in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, SmartSimple, private donors and the Department of Rural and Community Development are delighted to share details with your organisation about the launch of the Hi Digital Fund.   

We invite applications from projects and organisations that innovatively work to empower Ireland’s older adults to enhance their digital literacy, as well as improve social inclusion and quality of life through the use of technology, to ensure that no one is left behind as we transition to a more digital society.

The fund offers a package of cash grants and non-financial supports for up to five projects to help them expand and increase their social impact.

This includes: 

• Up to five awards of up to €70,000.
• The non-financial supports include: 
  • a place on Rethink Ireland’s Accelerator Programme. 
  • business and capacity-building supports designed in consultation with successful projects on topics such as strategic planning, maximising your impact, communications, and fundraising.
• Access to Rethink Ireland’s networks.

Join one of our application clinics on Wednesday 30th April 2025 and Tuesday 13th May 2025. These one-hour webinars will provide information on fund eligibility and the application process and offer an opportunity to answer any questions you have. Register for an application clinic here:

• Wednesday 30th April at 10am - Register here
• Tuesday 13th May at 3pm - Register here

You can apply to the Hi Digital Fund via this online application. Applications are open from Monday, 14th April 2025 to Friday, 23rd May 2025 at 1pm. The full list of eligibility criteria can be found here on our website as well as details on how to submit your online application.