# Community Foundation grants programme opens

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/02/07/community-foundation-grants-programme-opens/
- Published: 2006-02-07T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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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