Energy for Generations Fund

As a leading Irish organisation with deep roots in the community dating back to 1927, we are

committed to playing a role in addressing some of the key social issues facing Ireland today.

Corporate Responsibility (CR) is at the heart of this vision. Through our Energy for Generations

Fund, we have three main pillars of focus:

1. Suicide

2. Homelessness

3. Education Access and Support

Criteria

ESB's Energy for Generations Fund sees €1m per year disbursed through a quarterly fund to

charities working in the areas of suicide prevention, homelessness and education access and

support.

ESB has been supporting initiatives in the areas of suicide prevention and homelessness since

2005. The Energy for Generations Fund introduced a new focus on education in 2014, which

recognises the need for educational supports at all levels to ensure that Ireland has the skills it

needs to compete effectively.

Aim of the Energy for Generations Fund

Our aim with the Energy for Generations Fund is to maximise the impact of our investment by

taking a more strategic approach to effect change. Funding is only part of the jigsaw – we also

want to leverage the skills and knowledge we have within the company to bring about more

sustainable and positive outcomes.

The guideline application amount is c. €15,000. This is neither a minimum nor a maximum,

rather an indication of the scale of the resources available. Average funding awards in recent

years have been c. €8,000 - €12,000.

Support for Staff Volunteering

The Energy for Generations Fund provides support to ESB staff who volunteer within their own

communities. Staff who volunteer at least 20 hours of their own time per year will be invited to

apply for funding of up to €250 for their chosen registered charity.

Many of our staff are involved in volunteering activities in their spare time, but we have never

had any formal structure to support or encourage this in the past. Through this funding, our aim

is to demonstrate our support for the work our staff do within their own.

How Does the Fund Work?

Charities working in the areas of suicide prevention, homelessness and education access and

support can apply to the Fund for project specific funding.

Every quarter ESB allocates an amount from the Fund for disbursement. The amount may vary

because of the volume of applications received or seasonal considerations - wintertime and

Christmas may require more funding than summer.

Applications submitted during each quarter are appraised at the end of the quarter and funding

allocated accordingly.

Deadline: 4 August 2021

Visit the ESB website for full application details.