• LGBTI+ Youth Fund 2024 opens for applications
    by Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh on August 27, 2024 at 10:37 am

    The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is inviting applications from organisations who work with young people to apply for funding under the LGBTI+ Youth Fund 2024. A total of up to €400,000 is being made available in grants to applicants to the fund, with the term of the grant running from October […] The post LGBTI+ Youth Fund 2024 opens for applications appeared first on Pobal. […]

  • €3.7m of community support funding announced under the EU Just Transition Fund
    by Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh on August 20, 2024 at 11:40 am

    The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has announced the delivery of an additional funding call under the European Union’s Just Transition Fund (EU JTF) programme, which is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Funding of up to €1,000,000 is available for projects that build on the strengths […] The post €3.7m of community support funding announced under the EU Just Transition Fund appeared first on Pobal. […]

  • Youth Services Grant Scheme opens to new applicants
    by Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh on August 14, 2024 at 8:55 am

    The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is inviting applications from organisations who work with young people to apply for funding under Youth Services Grant Scheme (YSGS). A total of up to €1.25million is being made available in grants to first-time applicants to the YSGS, with the term of the grant running from […] The post Youth Services Grant Scheme opens to new applicants appeared first on Pobal. […]

  • Open for Applications: DAF Supporting Family Carers 2024-2026
    by Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh on August 6, 2024 at 10:02 am

    The DAF Supporting Family Carers 2024-2026 measure is now open for applications. Visit the programme page here for more information! The post Open for Applications: DAF Supporting Family Carers 2024-2026 appeared first on Pobal. […]

  • Local community groups and SMEs in the Midlands to receive grant funding of nearly €3.8 million under EU Just Transition Fund programme
    by Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh on July 31, 2024 at 10:54 am

    Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, today has announced that 15 sustainability-focused projects in the Midlands will receive grants under the EU Just Transition Fund (EU JTF) programme, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. The projects, put forward by voluntary and not-for-profit organisations, as well as micro and […] The post Local community groups and SMEs in the Midlands to receive grant funding of nearly €3.8 million under EU Just Transition Fund programme appeared first on Pobal. […]

  • €2m ‘Growing Social Enterprise’ capital support scheme launched
    by Bernie Furlong on July 24, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    Fund will benefit up to 100 social enterprises nationwide, with grants ranging from €1,500 to €100,000 Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has launched ‘Trading for Impact’ the National Social Enterprise Policy 2024 -2027. This new policy has been designed to cultivate and sustain a strong and impactful social enterprise sector in Ireland […] The post €2m ‘Growing Social Enterprise’ capital support scheme launched appeared first on Pobal. […]

  • Minister Humphreys announces additional five organisations approved for the WorkAbility Programme
    by Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh on July 5, 2024 at 11:05 am

    Grants of up to €200,000 per year for 5 organisations in Limerick, Waterford, Kildare & Dublin to improve employment prospects and provide educational opportunities for disabled people Total number of organisations in WorkAbility now stands at 56 nationally The WorkAbility programme is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) The Minister for Social Protection, […] The post Minister Humphreys announces additional five organisations approved for the WorkAbility Programme appeared first on Pobal. […]

  • COVID-19 infection rates found to be a third higher in more deprived areas
    by Bernie Furlong on July 4, 2024 at 12:32 pm

    Pobal, in collaboration with the ESRI, has launched a new report examining the health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living in disadvantaged areas in Ireland. The report, titled ‘COVID-19 Infection Rates and Social Disadvantage in Ireland: An Area-Level Analysis’, examines the extent to which COVID-19 infection rates and ICU admission rates are associated with […] The post COVID-19 infection rates found to be a third higher in more deprived areas appeared first on Pobal. […]

  • Minister Joe O’Brien announces ESF+ ‘New Solutions’ funding to support Social Innovation across the country
    by Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh on June 28, 2024 at 3:51 pm

    Up to €2.8M available to establish a Social Innovation Hub The Social Innovation Hub will act as a one-stop-shop for Social Innovation Minister O’Brien: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the sector to support innovative ways of addressing societal challenges whilst potentially  transforming the Social Innovation Irish ecosystem.” Minister of State at the Department of […] The post Minister Joe O’Brien announces ESF+ ‘New Solutions’ funding to support Social Innovation across the country appeared first on Pobal. […]

  • Minister Humphreys announces €20million Community Centre Investment Fund
    by Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh on June 14, 2024 at 9:31 am

    The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced €20 million in funding to support the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres across the country. Under the Community Centres Investment Fund 2024, community organisations will be supported with grants of between €10,000 – €100,000 to develop and enhance their existing community […] The post Minister Humphreys announces €20million Community Centre Investment Fund appeared first on Pobal. […]