September 2009: Introduction
Welcome to the Citizens Information Board e-bulletin on funding. The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on the broad range of social and civil services to the public. It provides the Citizens Information website and supports the voluntary network of Citizens Information Services and the Citizens Information Phone Service.
The Funding Information e-bulletin gives information relevant to funding and support for voluntary and community work in Ireland. The e-bulletin is organised into two main sections:
- Funding Sources: contact details of agencies and bodies, schemes and measures advertised since the last update;
- Other Information: legislative and regulatory changes, seminars and training opportunities, publications and information on fundraising.
The information is compiled by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts. Additional information is included in print format in The Irish Fundraising Handbook, which complements the online resource.
The next e-bulletin will be circulated in December 2009. The e-bulletin archive is available online (www.citizensinformationboard.ie/newsletter/).
Funding Sources
Various Grants - Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI)
Many community or voluntary projects qualify for grant
support, including support for carers, older people,
families at risk, networks for sexual and ethnic
minorities, and initiatives for mental health and
integration.
Deadline; 30 October 2009.
CFI recently has launched the OLC Ireland Trust Fund, to
support work with marginalised women. Information at
www.communityfoundation.ie/grants/
or info@foundation.ie and (01)
874 7354.
Next closing date; 30 September 2009.
Upcoming deadlines – The Arts Council
Small arts festivals scheme; 25 September 2009
Annual programming grants; 22 October 2009
Arts and Disability Awards Ireland; 02 November 2009
Ongoing: Writers in schools scheme, Travel & training
award, Deis, Visual artists in prisons scheme.
EU Culture Programme 2007-2013
Upcoming strands deadlines:
Literary Translation; 1 February
1.3 Projects with Third Countries; 1 May
Ambassadors Advocacy Networks, Festivals, Policy Support
Structures; 1 Nov 2009 (annual grants), 1 Nov 2010 (3 year
grants)
Analyses / Studies, Dissemination; to be confirmed.
For information http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/culture, http://ec.europa.eu/culture or contact the Cultural Contact Point at the Arts Council, phone (01) 6180234.
EU Youth in Action Programme - Leargas
Youth in Action is the EU programme for mobility and
non-formal education targeting young people aged between 13
and 30 years. Details at www.leargas.ie/youth,
youth@leargas.ie or
call (01) 873 1411.
Deadlines: Youth exchanges + projects starting before
August 2010; 15 October and 1 November.
Community Projects - Arthur Guinness Fund
As part of its 250th anniversary, Guinness will make a donation to this fund, which will focus on projects that deliver social benefit and support social entrepreneurs in partnership with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland. Details from www.Guinness.com. The Fund will be active from September 2009.
BenefIT 2 - Dept Communications, Energy & Natural Resources
The Department has invited proposals from voluntary, community and not for profit organisations or service providers for training to encourage and facilitate people to participate in the knowledge society. Further information at www.eInclusion.ie , or the eInclusion Unit at 01 678 2518, email: Benefit@dcenr.gov.ie. Deadline; 20 October 2009.
Ray Murphy Fund 2008-2017– Community Foundation for Ireland
The Ray Murphy Fund aims to build leadership within the
community sector over the next 10 years (5 awards per year
each for up to €4,000). The application form is not freely
available; contact the Grants Officer at info@foundation.ie or 01
874 7354.
Deadline; 30 October 2009.
Arts and Disability Awards - Arts and Disability Forum
The awards are administered by the Arts and Disability Forum, in Belfast. The scheme encourages disabled artists to reach their potential through experimentation. Details by phone at 048 9023 9450, email gillian@adf.ie or online at www.adf.ie. Deadline; 02 November 2009.
Music Capital Scheme - Arts Council + IRMA Trust / Music Network
In 2009 scheme is offering financial support for the purchase of instruments for non-professional groups/ensembles and for individual performers at a professional level. For information and application forms check online at www.musicnetwork.ie or contact capitalscheme@musicnetwork.ie, (01) 6719429. Deadline; 02 November 2009.
International Arts Grants - Culture Ireland
Culture Ireland offers awards to Irish artists or arts
organisations to facilitate participation at strategic
international arts events in other countries of Irish
cultural activities of excellence. For information call
(01) 6313905, email cultureireland@dast.gov.ie
or visit www.cultureireland.gov.ie.
Deadlines; 15 February, 15 May, 15 August and 15
November.
Other Information
Citizens Information Board's - National Calendar of Training Events
The CIB provides training services to Citizens Information Services, the Citizens Information Phone Service and other voluntary and statutory bodies. Regional Training Executives are responsible for the delivery of training. The Autumn Winter Training Brochure is now available. For information check: www.citizensinformationboard.ie/services/training/ For enquiries contact gillian.strain@ciboard.ie or phone 01 605 9020.
Irish Fundraising Handbook – latest edition
The 6th edition from Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, includes a directory of funders, plus practical advice and information. Check online at www.create-ireland.ie
Community Based Access to Higher Education – Sligo, 8 October
Part of a series of events under the EU Education & Training 2010 Programme, organised by Pobal. It will explore Early Childhood Education + Family Learning in Disadvantaged Communities. Details will be posted on the Pobal website at www.pobal.ie.
National Fundraising Awards - Fundraising Ireland
The second annual National Fundraising Awards ceremony will be held on 20 October 2009. Make a nomination at www.fundraisingawards.ie
Education Programme for Fundraisers – Dublin, 19-23 October 2009
The Centre for Nonprofit Management (TCD) and The Fund Raising School at Indiana University present Principles and Techniques of Fundraising. For information contact siobhan.mcgee@tcd.ie, 01 896 3775 or www.cnm.tcd.ie.
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