Support for Social Entrepreneurs

The Minnesota Cup
There are a number of funding opportunities in the US and countries to support social entrepreneurs. We know there are many individuals who are driven to set up social enterprises. Let's hope we can convince government and other funding organisations to invest in this sector. 
School for Social Entrepreneurs The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) Australia provides learning programs to enhance the effectiveness of Australia’s social entrepreneurs and their social ventures.  Social entrepreneurs are everyday people with ideas or businesses that deliver a social or community benefit.  
SSE runs a 9-month program that gives social entrepreneurs the personal and business support they need to grow their venture to be more effective. At the moment the only option for us Taswegians is for us to travel weekly to Melbourne, but let's hope there are other options in the not too distant future.
The SSE approach to social enterprise is one that focuses on social entrepreneurs creating community-engaged, community-shaped organisations. We have found that it is a combination of personal support and development, project knowledge and leadership skills which leads to the creation of robust, responsive, effective and sustainable solutions to unmet needs. 
It is also our experience that action learning is the most effective approach for individuals leading social change. (SSE website)