Colm Brophy
Question:59. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the scheme to support national organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15440/19]
View answerWednesday, 3 April 2019
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The Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO) is a key element of my Department's support for the role of the Community and Voluntary sector in contributing to the development of a strong and vibrant civil society.
The scheme provides multi-annual funding towards the core costs of national organisations, with a particular focus on organisations that provide supports to those who are disadvantaged. A total of €16.7m has been allocated under the current scheme to 71 different national organisations. The current three-year scheme concludes on 30 June 2019 and the next iteration of the scheme will commence on 1 July.
As with the current scheme, the new round of funding will be allocated through a competitive process. Applications for the new scheme were invited in December 2018 with a closing date of 31 January. An appraisal of the applications is now being conducted by Pobal on behalf of my Department and a detailed report will be sent to the Department for my consideration in the coming weeks. Applicants will be informed in due course of their success or otherwise in qualifying for funding.
Questions Nos. 60 and 61 answered orally.