Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2023
503. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a schedule of the grants, grant-aid, low-cost borrowing and funding that his Department can provide to an association (details supplied) heading under which the grants, grant-aid, low-cost borrowing and funding is provided; the maximum amount that can be accessed; and the dates on which the schemes operate. [32272/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 6 funding calls listed below are open to not for profit organisations. Each fund has its own goals and areas of concern. The association referred to may set up or already have projects that would fall under each fund’s criteria.
4 of the funds listed below are annual funding calls. The exceptions to this are the National Integration Fund which is every 3 years and International Decade for People of African Descent Funding Call which is a once off call.
|
Title |
Goals |
Maximum Funding Amounts |
Open Date |
Close Date |
|
Communities Integration Fund |
Small grants to community organisations for initiatives to promote integration. |
€5,000 |
15-Feb-23 |
15-Mar-23 |
|
International Decade for People of African Descent Funding Call |
A one off funding call celebrating the International Decade for People of African Descent. |
€5,000 |
26-May-23 |
20-Jul-23 |
|
International Protection Integration Fund |
Celebrates rich cultural diversity and enables community based organisations across Ireland to play a greater role in supporting the integration of International Protection Applicants. |
€20,000 |
26-Apr-23 |
24-May-23 |
|
Ireland Against Racism Funding Call |
Funding aimed to combat racism and foster racial equality and community cohesion. |
€100,000 |
02-May-23 |
31-May-23 |
|
LGBTI+ Community Services Funding Call |
Funding aimed to promote inclusion, protect rights and to improve quality of life and wellbeing for LGBTI+ people in Ireland. |
€100,000 |
23-Jun-23 |
26-Jul-23 |
|
National Integration Fund |
Facilitates the effective integration of Migrants into communities all over Ireland. |
€200,000 (Over 3 years) |
Late Q3 |
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