Community Foundation grants programme opens
Howard Lake | 7 February 2006 | News
The Community Foundation for Ireland’s small Grants Scheme is now accepting applications for its first round of Grants in 2006. Applications are open to Community & Voluntary groups within the Republic of Ireland.
The priority areas for the years 2004 – 2006 are to assist projects working to respond to Isolation and to develop a more Diverse society.
The Small Grants Scheme will have a particular focus on:
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–Carers
–Older people
–People Leaving institutions
–Sexual minorities
–Ethnic Minorities
–Families at Risk
Application forms and guidelines are available at www.communityfoundation.ie
or by calling 01- 8747354. The deadline for applications is 31st March.
The Community Foundation is a donor services and grant-making organisation. The Foundation – a registered charity – was established in 2000 with the support of Government and the business sector, and has grown with the support of individuals, families, businesses, religious and other institutions through enabling them engage in effective philanthropic activity by getting funds local grassroots causes.
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