Core funding round opens for Irish national organisations
Howard Lake | 19 January 2016 | News
The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in the Republic of Ireland is inviting eligible national organisations to apply for core funding under the Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO).
The overall aim of SSNO is to provide multi-annual funding towards the core costs of national organisations in the community and voluntary sector to assist them to operate and fund core staff positions. Funding will be provided up 2019.
Key factors for SSNO funding will be the ability of applicants to demonstrate good governance and deliver services and supports that have a focus on one or more of the following: addressing poverty, social exclusion and promoting equality.
In addition, organisations must provide evidence of a national membership (organisations and/or individual members) and demonstrate extensive reach and engagement across the country. A legal status with an up-to-date Tax Certificate are also essential criteria.
The closing date for applications is 8 February 2016 at 12 noon. Applicants will know the outcome of their application by the end of May 2016.
The selection process is being carried out by Pobal, with the final decision by the Department.
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