June 2009: Introduction
Welcome to the Citizens Information Board e-bulletin on funding. The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on the broad range of social and civil services to the public. It provides the Citizens Information website and supports the voluntary network of Citizens Information Services and the Citizens Information Phone Service.
The Funding Information e-bulletin gives information relevant to funding and support for voluntary and community work in Ireland. The e-bulletin is organised into two main sections:
- Funding Sources: contact details of agencies and bodies, schemes and measures advertised since the last update;
- Other Information: legislative and regulatory changes, seminars and training opportunities, publications and information on fundraising.
Up to date information on the funding schemes included here, and many others, is available in the Citizens Information Board's Resource Database for the Voluntary and Community sectors (Funding Section) which is available online at www.citizensinformationboard.ie.
See also the Voluntary and Community Sector News on citizensinformation.ie for details of new schemes as they are announced.
The information is compiled by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts. Additional information is included in print format in The Irish Fundraising Handbook, which complements the online resource.
The next e-bulletin will be circulated in September 2009. The e-bulletin archive is available online (www.citizensinformationboard.ie/newsletter/).
Funding Sources
Community Programme - Dublin Bus
The Dublin Bus Community Support Programme provides small grants to groups working with children, sport, people with disabilities, the elderly, and substance abusers or environmental projects. Groups within the Dublin service network - including Greystones, Kilcock and Clonee - can apply. For information and application form, call 01 703 4269, email community@dublinbus.ie or access online. Deadline 26 June 2009
The Artist in the Community Scheme - Create
Twice yearly, the Arts Council offers grants to enable artists and communities to work together on projects through this scheme, managed by Create. Phase 1 (research + development) is open to artists; Phase 2 (project realisation) is open to communities. For information, or to book an advisory session, phone 01 473 6600, email support@create-ireland.ie or check www.create-ireland.ie. Deadlines 25 June 2009.
ECF Project Grants - European Cultural Foundation
The programme supports outstanding artistic projects which show vision in illuminating issues of diversity in Europe. For further information, visit www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants. Deadline 31 July 2009.
Various Grants - Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI)
Many community or voluntary projects qualify for grant support, including support for carers, older people, families at risk, networks for sexual and ethnic minorities, and initiatives for mental health and integration. Deadlines 31 July, 30 October 2009. CFI recently has launched the OLC Ireland Trust Fund, to support work with marginalised women. Closing dates 30 June, 30 September and 31 December 2009. Information at www.communityfoundation.ie/grants/ or info@foundation.ie and (01) 874 7354.
International Arts Grants - Culture Ireland
Culture Ireland offers awards to Irish artists or arts organisations to facilitate participation at strategic international arts events in other countries of Irish cultural activities of excellence. For information call (01) 6313905, email cultureireland@dast.gov.ie or visit www.cultureireland.gov.ie. Deadlines 15 February, 15 May, 15 August and 15 November.
Upcoming deadlines – The Arts Council
Artist in youth work residency 1 September
2009
Youth arts development award 1 September 2009
Regularly funded organisations 2010; 1 September 2009
Annual funding 2010; 17 September 2009
Annual programming grants 2010; 17 September 2009
Ongoing deadlines: Travel & Training Award, Deis and
Visual Artists in Prisons and Writers in Prisons (managed
by Dept Justice/Prison Service)
General grants scheme 2009 - St Stephen's Green Trust
This year, grants will be made to organisations working in homelessness, prisoners/ex-prisoners and Travellers. Application forms are not freely available - contact the Trust at PO Box 950, Naas, Co Kildare, Tel 045 480666, info@ssgt.ie or check www.ssgt.ie Deadline 11 September 2009.
First Contact and Themed Projects - Co-operation Ireland
First Contact is for groups with no previous experience of cross-border work. Themed projects must involve one of Citizenship and Democracy, Cultural Diversity and Minority Issues or Environment and History. Deadline 18 September 2009. Information from 01 661 0588, 048 9089 1009, exchanges@cooperationireland.org and www.cooperationireland.org.
Arts and Disability Awards - Arts and Disability Forum
The awards are administered by the Arts and Disability Forum, in Belfast. The scheme encourages disabled artists to reach their potential through experimentation. Deadlines 1 May and 1 November 2009. Details by phone at 048 9023 9450, email gillian@adf.ie or online at www.adf.ie
EU Culture Programme 2007-2013
The Commission will publish calls for proposals under a number of strands, as follows: 1.1 Multiannual + Cooperation Projects, and 1.2.1 Cooperation Projects: Deadline 1 October 2009. 2. Operational Funds for Networks, Festivals and Cultural Ambassadors, and 2. Policy Support Structures: Deadline 1 November 2009. For information http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/culture, http://ec.europa.eu/culture or contact the Cultural Contact Point at the Arts Council, phone (01) 6180234. Deadline 1 May 2009.
Various strands - EU MEDIA Programme 2007-2013
The deadlines for a number of strands under the MEDIA programme fall between June and August 2009. These include support for AV Broadcasting, for AV and Digital Distribution, for Producer's (i2i Audiovisual), for a Pilot Projects Scheme and for Continuous Training. These are open to organisations in the 27 EU Member States and any third country. Information is available from MediaDesk Ireland.
Integrating Communities – NI Rural Development Council
The programme is seeking expressions of interest from urban and rural groups within Northern Ireland and Border Region of Ireland for entry level partnerships between community organisations. For information, contact: +44 (0)28 8676 6980, email info@rdc.org.uk or visit www.rdc.org.uk Deadline 14 August 2009.
Preparatory Actions - Sport Unit, EU Education and Culture
This call is for transnational projects to identify and test suitable networks and good practices in the field of sport. Up to €4m is being made available, at a contribution rate of 80% of project costs. Details are available on http://ec.europa.eu/sport/index_en.htm. Deadline 31 August 2009
Community Projects - Arthur Guinness Fund
As part of its 250th anniversary celebrations, Guinness will make a donation to this fund, which will focus on projects that deliver social benefit and support social entrepreneurs in partnership with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland. Full details will be available online at www.Guinness.com in July, including details of who and how to apply. The Fund will be active from September 2009.
Various strands - EU Europe for Citizens Programme
Action 1 for Town Twinning Citizens' Meetings (1.1) and Networks of Twinned Towns (1.2). More information and a guide are available on www.citizensfund.eu. Deadline 1 September 2009
Community Transport Fund - Department of Transport
The SmarterTravel Project Fund is a new opportunity for groups involved in sustainable transport initiatives. The Fund will assist projects, at a national and local level, to change people's travel choices and behaviour, reduce environmental impact, and raise public awareness. Guidelines and application details are available at http://www.smartertravel.ie and by email to demoprojects@transport.ie. Deadline 9 September 2009.
URBACT Programme (2007-2011) - EU Regional Policy
Projects approved through this Call will focus on setting up Local Support Groups, producing Local Action Plans, and transnational networking. The URBACT programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund Information is available from http://urbact.eu. Deadline 25 September 2009.
Ray Murphy Fund 2008-2017– Community Foundation for Ireland
The Ray Murphy Fund aims to build leadership within the community sector over the next 10 years (5 awards per year each for up to €4,000). The application form is not freely available; contact the Grants Officer at info@foundation.ie or 01 874 7354. Deadlines 31 July and 30 October.
Grants for EU Visits, Exchanges + In Service Training - Leargas
Various grants including Comenius (Preparatory Visits), Grundtvig (Visits + Exchanges, In-Service Training), Leonardo (Preparatory Visits), Transversal (Host a Visit, Cooperation in Education + Training) and Erasmus (University Charter). Deadline 15 September for Gruntvig training in or after Jan 2010. For details consult www.leargas.ie/education, contact 01 873 1411 or email education@leargas.ie.
BT - Community Connections
BT Community Connections is offering an award scheme which enables community and charitable groups to get online and make use of information and communication technology by applying for a laptop and a year's free broadband connection. Deadline 9 June 2009 (Round One), 5 January 2010 (Round Two). For more information visit www.btcommunityconnections.com
Reconciliation + Anti-Sectarianism Fund – Dept of Foreign Affairs
The Fund will assist local efforts to tackle sectarianism and address division. Information is available at www.dfa.ie by email to antisectarianism@dfa.ie. Deadline; none advertised.
EU Year of Creativity + Innovation 2009 – EU Education + Culture
The year aims to raise awareness of the importance of creativity and innovation for personal, social and economic development, and to promote education, research and policy debate. The coordinator for Ireland is Dept Education + Science, karen_tighe@education.gov.ie, http://create2009.europa.eu/
Other Information
Citizens Information Board's - National Calendar of Training Events
The Citizens Information Board delivers training services to people involved in organisations providing social and civil information to the public. The programme contains a range of events aimed at those providing information, advice and advocacy services.
The next Training Calendar will be available in September for the period September to December 2009. For more information check: www.citizensinformationboard.ie/services/training/ For enquiries contact gillian.strain@ciboard.ie or phone 01 605 9020.
Irish Fundraising Handbook – latest edition
The 6th edition from Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, includes a directory of funders, plus practical advice and information. Check online at www.create-ireland.ie
Fundraisers for Codes of Practice Implementation Group - ICTRSeeking Charity Fundraisers to participate in Implementation Group
Irish Charities Tax Research (ICTR) has completed its Feasibility Report on a scheme to develop Codes of Good Practice for the operation and administration of fundraising by charities.
As it is now moving to the implementation stage of the recommendations, ICTR is now looking for three representatives from the charities sector .A further two charity sector representatives will be invited to participate, one each from the Irish Fundraisers Forum for Direct Recruitment and Fundraising Ireland. For details go to www.ictr.ie. Deadline 30 June 2009.
Online and New Media Fundraising - 1 July (Dublin)
Speakers representing charities, bloggers and suppliers will lead. Information from info@fundraisingireland.ie and www.fundraisingireland.ie
National Fundraising Awards - Fundraising Ireland
The second annual National Fundraising Awards ceremony will be held on 20 October 2009. Make a nomination at www.fundraisingawards.ieIf you would like to receive the bulletin by e-mail mail
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