Deadline: 11 May 2018
Applications are open for Healthy Ireland Fund, A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-20251 that is the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of Ireland over the coming generation.
The primary aim of the Healthy Ireland Fund Strand 1 is to support innovative, cross-sectoral, evidence-based projects and initiatives that support the implementation of key national policies in areas such as obesity, smoking, alcohol, physical activity and sexual health.
Objectives
The objectives of the Fund are:
- To raise awareness of, and support for, Healthy Ireland through the funding of communitybased and national health promotion activities.
- To facilitate and resource cross-sectoral and partnership networks that promote health and well-being.
- To resource the development of locally-led, cross-sectoral strategies promoting health and wellbeing.
- To add value to existing health promotion initiatives through the provision of Healthy Ireland resources.
- To support the health and wellbeing of the most disadvantaged groups and areas and those experiencing significant health inequalities through long-term planning.
Types of Initiatives
LCDCs and CYPSCs can apply for funding to deliver the following types of local initiatives:
- Healthy Ireland strategic plans
- Local priorities for health and wellbeing
- Membership of Healthy Cities and Healthy Counties Network of Ireland (LCDCs only).
Funding Information
- Local Communities for a healthy Ireland
- The maximum grant that can be applied for by LCDCs is €75,000.
- The maximum grant that can be applied for by CYPSC is €37,100.
- The maximum grant that can be applied for in case of a joint application between an LCDC and CYPSC is €112,100
- The maximum grant that can be applied for by two LCDCs is €150,000
- The minimum grant for each action is €5,000.
- Healthy Ireland Strategic Plan
- The maximum amount that can be applied for the development of a Healthy Ireland Strategic Plan is €20,000
Eligibility Criteria
The Department of Health has identified the following organisations as applicants:
- Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs);
- Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSCs).
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application forms via given website.
Eligible Country: Ireland
For more information, please visit Healthy Ireland Fund.