National Meals on Wheels Network
The National Meals on Wheels Network was established in 2015 under the umbrella of Irish Rural Link. It’s website and interactive map were both launched in September 2021 www.mealsonwheelsnetwork.ie. The…
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Minister Humphreys welcomes the announcement of the new Croí Cónaithe Fund to refurbish vacant properties
Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD on Thursday 14th July 2022 welcomed the announcement by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD of the…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Gorman welcome second sitting of Ireland’s Rural Youth Assembly
Ministers welcome young people from rural areas across Ireland for discussion of issues impacting their lives Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Children, Equality,…
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Ministers McGrath and O’Brien launch the Government’s Social Inclusion Programme Annual Report
Report details numbers of groups and individuals supported in 2021 ‘Learning Brief’ – A comparison of Women and Men supported by SICAP also published Programme internationally recognised with UN award…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces increased allocations to support Agricultural Shows this summer
Individual allocations of up to €6,000 for 119 shows across rural Ireland €313,000 allocated for new online show management system under the LEADER programme Minister for Rural and Community Development,…
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Older Persons Fund 2022
The Older Persons’ Fund was established by The Community Foundation for Ireland and Atlantic Philanthropies in 2014 to promote the civic engagement of older people, as a means of working…
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We Act Series of 11 free communications training events that were held online
We Act is a campaign to celebrate the impact of Ireland’s charities and community groups. As part of this campaign, a series of hugely popular training events were run for…
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PPN Structural Review Report
Review identifies strengths and weaknesses of Public Participation Network structures The Department to work with stakeholders to identify priorities and guide future action Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe…
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Mayo PPN July Newsletter
Check out our latest Newsletter for July which includes latest news from Mayo PPN, Events in your area, funding opportunities and news from the Community Section of Mayo County Council.…
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The Coca-Cola Thank You Fund is returning for the twelfth year
The Coca-Cola Thank You Fund is returning for the twelfth year, with focus on investing in sustainable communities to enable everyone to live in a community where economic and environmental sustainability as…
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Young People, Children and Education Project Award
Closing date 17:30, Thursday 28 July 2022 Maximum awarded €80,000 Applicant type All Telephone 01 6180200/01 6180243 Email [email protected] Purpose of the award The purpose of the YPCE Project Award…
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Minister Humphreys reminds Community Groups to submit their applications for new €15 million Community Centre Fund
Only two weeks until deadline for applications closes on 14th July at 3pm Grants of between €10,000-€300,000 for the upgrade of community facilities Hundreds of community groups in attendance at…
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Explore Your Shore! with the National Biodiversity Data Centre
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is running a coastal survey for marine wildlife. This is a Citizen Science project funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and is a great way…
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Our Rural Future: New Voucher Scheme for Remote Working Hubs goes live
· At least 10,000 hot desk days to be provided free of charge · Register for your vouchers at ConnectedHubs.ie The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced…
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Mayo County Council’s Culture Night 2022 Event Fund
Applications are invited for Mayo County Council’s Culture Night 2022 Event Fund in respect of events planned for Culture Night 2022 on September 23rd. Further information can be found here:…
Read More Minister Humphreys reminds Community Groups to submit their applications for new €15 million Community Centre Fund
Only two weeks until deadline for applications closes on 14th July at 3pm Grants of between €10,000-€300,000 for the upgrade of community facilities Hundreds of community groups in attendance at online…
Read More Our Rural Future: New Voucher Scheme for Remote Working Hubs goes live.
At least 10,000 hot desk days to be provided free of charge Register for your vouchers at ConnectedHubs.ie The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €412,000 for 11 projects on our Offshore Islands
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €412,000 for 11 projects on our offshore islands · New ‘Our Islands’ measure under CLÁR Programme to support community infrastructure projects · Purchase of vehicles,…
Read More Minister O’Brien publishes the Dormant Accounts Fund Annual Report 2021
Minister O’Brien publishes the Dormant Accounts Fund Annual Report 2021 €51.8 million spent in 2021 to help address disadvantage Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development,…
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