Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
618. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the avenues open to a project (details supplied) to access public funding when it has no permanent income stream of its own to be matched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34090/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department provides funding to many organisations across the Justice and Equality sector, particularly where the organisations are working directly to support the work of the Department and to address policies and strategies of the Department. The funding mechanisms that are applied vary from direct funding of organisations that hold a unique position and who support the Department's objectives, to calls for proposals whereby specific strategy objectives are being addressed. Any organisation may apply for funding through an open call process. Details of potential funding opportunities are advertised on the Department of Justice and Equality's website. Such funding opportunities are available for organisations of varying sizes and capabilities.
The funding of grants to organisations may take several forms such as:
1. grants being fully funded from the Exchequer, including Dormant Account funds;
2. grants funded from the Exchequer with some requirement for matched funding;
3. grants made utilising EU funding sources that involve some matched funding either from the Exchequer or from the end beneficiary themselves depending on the conditions of the EU fund concerned.
In general, the Department of Justice and Equality has moved towards open and transparent call processes for funding local projects. These calls are publicised when funding streams become available and are advertised on the Department's website. All organisations providing services that match the objectives of these open calls are welcome to and indeed are invited to apply for these funds.
