By funding social enterprises, NGOs, and foundations, the Welfare Department of the City of Riga decided to increase employment for socially excluded groups in 2016. Consequently, the Welfare Department established grants in the amount of €7,000 to support claimants for a full year. The project's overarching objective is the creation of new jobs for people with complex needs who are socially excluded or the enhancement of skills and training for those who are already employed but require more support