Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2019
163. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding mechanisms available for organisations such as an organisation (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21191/19]
View answerBased on the information provided by the Deputy, there may be two grant schemes operated under the auspices of my Department that may be of interest to the local organisation referred to.
The first relates to Youth Club grant scheme which supports youth work activities at a local level. The primary focus of this scheme is to assist local, volunteer-led youth clubs/groups that provide a programme of youth work activities for young people. In addition, other clubs/groups that work with young people, but are not specifically providing youth work, are also entitled to apply for funding under the Scheme. The organisation concerned should contact their regional Education and Training Board for details. Contact details for Donegal Education and Training Board can be found at https://www.donegaletb.ie/contact-us/.
In addition, all Local County Childcare Committees administer a Parent & Toddler grant on behalf of my Department. Grants normally range from €100 to €1,000. Existing Parent and Toddler Groups can apply for a maximum of €800. New start up groups may apply for maximum grant of up to €1,000. Contact details for the local County Childcare Committee relevant to this organisation can be found at https://myccc.ie/.
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, may also operate schemes of interest to this particular organisation and I have requested Tusla to make direct contact with the Deputy in this regard.
