Deadline: 12 April 2018
The Community Foundation for Ireland is inviting applicants for its Older Persons’ Fund to promote the civic engagement of older people, as a means of working towards making a difference in their communities.
Grants will support projects that empower older people to become advocates on issues that affect them; this can include training to influence policy, developing community decision-making processes, building leadership or negotiation skills and other innovative projects to give greater “voice” to older people.
The Community Foundation for Ireland is a grant making and donor services charity. It makes grants to not-for-profit and voluntary groups working in communities throughout the Republic of Ireland. Grants are usually for a particular action with an identifiable outcome.
Grant Categories
- Inclusion of older people in active citizenship roles – Grants of up to €7,500 will be available to organisations working towards inclusion of older people in active citizenship roles.
- Supporting older peoples’ voices at local & national level – Grants of up to €7,500 will available to organisations working towards supporting older peoples’ engagement in advocacy.
Funding Information
Grants of up to €7,500 are available to organisations working towards inclusion of older people in active citizenship roles.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant organisations should have an annual income of not more than €2,000,000. Documentary evidence may be requested
- All applicant organisations must declare their organisations annual income on the online application form. Depending on your organisation’s income you must submit either your organisation’s Annual Accounts or most recent set of Audited Accounts
- Applicant organisations should have an organisational bank account or access to one. A copy of a recent bank statement must be submitted with your application. This is for account verification purposes only and they do not need to see any financial or transactional details
- Multiple applications by one organisation may not be made
- A willingness to share learning with others
- Commitment to working in partnership with other organisations should be demonstrated where possible
- Proposals must include clear, detailed, realistic costs and timescales
- They encourage applicant organisations to consider adopting The Governance Code for charities.
- Applications must be from community and voluntary groups that possess charitable aims and are not for profit
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online given website.
Eligible Country: Ireland
For more information, please visit The Community Foundation for Ireland.