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This page contains the most up to date information on grants for constituents and community groups.

10 Meitheamh 2008

New Programme of Grants for Community and Voluntary Organisations has been launched:

The main changes are:

  • increasing the level of grants available;
  • increasing the focus on disadvantaged communities;
  • simplifying the application process; 
  • broadening the eligibility of the schemes; and 
  • reducing the number of schemes by amalgamating existing schemes.

Arising from the changes, grants of up to 95% of the costs of the project are now available under these Programmes. The maximum grant for refurbishment is now set at €60,000 while between €10,000 and €50,000 is available under the other Programme elements.

The amount of funding available under the Programme has also increased significantly to €9m this year. 

The overhaul follows commitments given in Towards 2016 and a review of the operation of the supports provided to the C & V sector. It also reflects a range of inputs received from organisations operating at both national and local level. The new Programmes are now being advertised in the local and national press.

Application forms are available on the Pobal website at www.pobal.ie and the Department’s website at www.pobail.ie