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This article was first published on May 28th, 2008.
The Community
Foundation makes grants to not-for-profit and voluntary groups working in
communities throughout the Republic of Ireland.
The Community
Foundation will favour projects leading to the social inclusion of people
and communities who are excluded by reason of geography, race, age,
disability, family circumstances, poverty, gender or race.
2008
deadlines for applications:
General
Criteria:
Carers
Support for carers including actions
such as the development of social networks, local respite
initiatives.
Older People
a) For outreach schemes which
assist older people to join social groups and networks in their community.
This is a pilot scheme whereby grants will be a maximum of euro 2,000. The
foundation will require grantees to share learning of the strategies
employed. Such information will be disseminated as best practice to other
groups
b) For projects promoting social contact for older isolated
men
c) For groups who are working with older people through
visitation/ phone services and with older people who are in hospitals/
nursing homes for long periods.
Families at Risk - Pilot Grants
Scheme
Aimed at very vulnerable children, this scheme is for
projects which provide supports allowing children at particular risk to
participate in social and educational activities within their community.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that children are at particular
risk. Indicators include substance misuse issues in the family setting, if
they are in receipt of social work services, or in consistent
poverty.
Sexual Minorities
Supports for sexual
minorities, especially outreach projects to LGBT ethnic minorities and
those in rural areas.
Ethnic Minorities
Assisting the
building of networks and structures for ethnic minorities, with a
particular emphasis on Integration.
Mental Health and
Integration
Community integration and supports for people who have
had recent mental health difficulties.
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It is essential
that applicants consult the full criteria, available on the Community
Foundation's website prior to submitting a grant application:
www.communityfoundation.ie/grants/
Please
note that the application form can now be submitted by email, and also
that the Grant-making Guidelines have been altered.
Contact:
Helen Beatty, Grants Officer at hbeatty@foundation.ie
The Community Foundation for Ireland
32 Lower O'Connell
Street, Dublin 1
Ph. 01 874 73 54
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