Deadline: 18-Feb-22
The Community Foundation for Ireland has launched The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal Program to raise funds for Irish children’s charities through the televised Late Late Toy Show.
The Toy Show Fund mission is inspired by children, they work to bring the magic of the Toy Show to every child in Ireland. By funding essential support, health, wellbeing, play and creativity they aim to change children’s lives for good.
Thematic Pillars
Children and Family focussed charities working at local, regional and national level can apply for a grant uder one of the following thematic pillars:
- Addressing Essential Needs: Grants within this Strand of funding will be made to ensure that vulnerable children are safe, warm and fed; and they are properly supported in addressing educational needs. This Strand aims to improve living conditions and outcomes of children at risk by providing holistic and practical supports and by improving their educational outcomes.
- Improving Wellbeing: This Strand aims to improve the mental health and resilience of children and to increase quality of life for children with disabilities and serious health conditions.
- Creativity and Play: Creativity and play are essential to supporting children’s development of cognitive and social behaviours. This Strand aims to enhance personal and emotional development, resilience and wellness for disadvantaged children through creative programmes and activities.
Funding Information
Eligible organisations can apply for projects in the range of €5,000 to €20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Children and family focused charities with an annual income of less than €250,000 can apply to this fund.
- Organisations must have a charity number and their day-to day activities must be centred around supporting disadvantaged or vulnerable children and young people (0-18).
- In the Community Grant Round, charities should be working with children at a community/ local level.
For more information, visit Community Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.communityfoundation.ie/grants/types-of-grants/rte-toy-show-fund