Category: Funding
Appointment of Special Rapporteur for National Action Plan Against Racism
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 2 July 2024 The establishment of the Advisory Group on Racism and Racial Equality and the launch of the Ireland Against Racism Fund 2024 also announced. • The National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR) was finalised by an independent Anti-Racism Committee in 2023. •…
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FUNDING: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2024
For the attention of all Groups considering submitting applications under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme – (Measures 1, 2 & 3) (Please Note: This scheme has not been launched as yet for this 2024. It will be circulated through this Network when it is launched by the Department.) Read more here: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure…
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Applications are open for the Creative Youth on a Shared Island Funding Scheme
The Shared Island-dimension of the Creative Ireland Programme wants to explore creative opportunities for young people to connect. The scheme seeks to reach children and young people across the island of Ireland. Our aim is to harness the experience and expertise of organisations working in the creative, cultural, arts, community and youth sectors to engage…
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The Community Climate Action Fund
Galway County Council’s draft Climate Acton Plan has been launched and we want your views. The Climate Action Team will be coming to the following locations to discuss the plan and associated Climate Action Fund for Communities: Tuam Library, Saturday November 18th, 14:00 – 15:30 Loughrea Library, Wednesday November 22nd 17:30 – 19:00 Claregalway Hotel, Tuesday…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €27 million to combat dereliction and breathe new life into rural towns and villages
Media release Wednesday, 14th December 2022 Largest ever investment under Town and Village Renewal Scheme Former Banks, Ballrooms, Courthouses, Convents, Cinemas, Garda Stations and FCA Halls to be regenerated for community use Public Plazas, Town Parks, Playgrounds, Community Gardens and Dog Parks to be developed Local Shops and Businesses in 26 towns to have…
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Galway County PPN makes Litter Management Plan Submission
on December 5th 2022 Galway County PPN submitted its Submission on the Galway County Litter Management Plan 2023-2025 following an information event and consultation process with the PPN members. You can read the submission here: Galway County PPN SUBMISSION on Litter Management Plan Section 10 of the Litter pollution Acts 1997 requires that a Local…
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Minister Humphreys and Tánaiste announce over €33 million to upgrade 278 Community Centres nationwide
Media Release Thursday 8th December 2022 Largest ever capital investment in Community Centres Grants of up to €300,000 provided Extensions to Existing Centres, Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Improved Access for People with Disabilities amongst works supported Community Centres, Parish Halls, Scouts Clubs, Youth Hubs, Family Resource Centres & Sports Complexes across…
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Galway County PPN visits Municipal District meetings
Galway County PPN have begun a series of presentations at Municipal District meetings across the County to address stakeholders, such as County Councillors, of the added value of the PPN in the democratic process of participative representation. Here PPN Coordinator, Charlotte May and PPN Secretariat Member, Vincent Lyons stand in front of the…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors
PRESS RELEASE: 28 November 2022 Ireland’s first ever National Outdoor Recreation Strategy Over 2.7m visitors take part in outdoor activities Strategy will deliver major economic and health benefits €14 million announced to develop adventure tourism projects Focus on Hiking, Cycling, Wild Swimming, Kayaking & more National Walks Scheme to be expanded to 150 trails…
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Ministers Humphreys and Joe O’Brien announce €10 million Fund to support parish halls and community centres with energy bills
PRESS RELEASE! 18 Nov 2022 New Community Support Fund to assist thousands of community groups across the country Support available for Parish Halls, Community Centres, Local Development Associations, Social Clubs, ICA Groups, Senior Citizen Groups, Men’s Sheds, Women’s Sheds and more Small grants to help groups with running costs and rising energy bills…
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