RAPID Funding for Leitrim
NEW FUND WILL SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY ACTIVITY IN NORTH LEITRIM AND WEST CAVAN. A new fund has been launched that will provide financial support to community and voluntary organisations in the North Leitrim and West Cavan areas. The … Continued
LEADER funding is now available for water conservation in county Leitrim. The funding is available through the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. Funding of up to fifty per cent is available to private businesses and seventy-five per cent to community groups. … Continued
Sixty people from Leitrim learned the life-saving skill of CPR at three free training courses in The Mayflower, Drumshanbo, recently. The courses were conducted under the Irish Heart Foundation’s ‘Hands for Life’ life-saving initiative. The training was promoted by Leitrim … Continued
There are new youth mental health courses available online from Jigsaw. Jigsaw is the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. They are there to ensure that no young person feels alone, isolated and disconnected from others around them. Jigsaw provides … Continued
There are a wide range of funding opportunities now available for local communities. Funding opportunities exist for a number of nonprofit organisations. They cover areas such as the Environment, EU, Arts, Events, etc., etc. Among the grants available is the … Continued
Action – How to fund it? The Community Environment Action Fund, previously known as the Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund, is now seeking applications. Projects should focus on environmental awareness and actions which complement national environmental policies such as … Continued
The Dormant Accounts Fund is now available for Training and Mentoring for Social Enterprises. What is it For? This funding is aimed at increasing the impact of social enterprises by enhancing their capacity to deliver goods/services and increase their traded income … Continued
Grants of €800,000 are now available to social enterprise projects across the country, Rural Affairs Minister Michael Ring is providing the funding for training and mentoring for social enterprises. It comes from the Dormant Accounts Fund. The money can be … Continued
Age and Opportunity 2019 National Go for Life Grant Scheme is now open. The Go for Life Grant Scheme offers financial supports – provided by Sport Ireland – to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide who promote increased participation in … Continued
Seven lucky third level students from Leitrim can avail of a €1000 scholarship each. The Leitrim Credit Union’s in association with the Leitrim County Enterprise fund are delighted to offer The Josie Martin Scholarship this autumn.. September 30th is the … Continued
The next quarterly deadline for the ESB’s Energy For Generations Fund 2019 is 6th September. What Is The Aim of the Energy for Generations Fund? The aim of the Energy for Generations Fund is to maximise the impact of the … Continued
The Foyle Women’s Network is coordinating PACT – a free, innovative ILM-assured training project designed to promote peace and reconciliation across Northern Ireland and Ireland. Training is being offered for free and at a venue near you to women aged … Continued
Leitrim PPN is proud to host Hands for Life CPR Awareness Training in The Mayflower Community Centre, Drumshanbo on Thursday Sept. 12th at 4:00pm 5:30 pm and 7:00pm #HandsForLife supported by @Abbott and @ESB Networks Register at www.HandsForLife.ie. You will need to register and … Continued
Educational scholarships are now available for third level students. With the Leaving Cert results just around the corner it’s worth noting there are a wide range of scholarships on offer. These vary from excellence in academic results, sporting or artistic … Continued
The Ireland Funds announce €1 million for 2019 Grant Round The Ireland Funds is delighted to officially announce €1 million in available funding for our 2019 Grant Round. The €1 million will be split evenly across the Flagship Awards and … Continued
Training and Facilitation Programme Following your responses to our Training Needs Analysis, our new Training and Facilitation Programme is now available! All training is available to PPN staff, Secretariat Members, PPN Representatives and Member Groups. In addition, any aspect of … Continued
Does your community have a area of woodlands? You might be eligible to enter the RDS Forest Service Irish Forest Awards 2019. Community Woodland Award The Community Woodland Award is designed to encourage and reward projects involving the communal ownership … Continued
Leitrim Warmer Homes is a not for profit enterprise and Leitrim PPN Member. Established in 2007, the company specialize in cavity wall, attic and external wall insulation. If your house was built before 2006, you may be able to receive up … Continued
The Digital Skills for Citizens Scheme is an initiative under the Government’s National Digital Strategy. The scheme provides free basic digital skills training. Those attending classes will gain skills they need to use and enjoy the many benefits that … Continued
Leitrim County Council has just issued its ‘second call’ for the Tourism Supports Scheme 2019. The scheme is deisnged to support ‘actions by collectives’ of tourism providers. The aim is to encourage and support local tourism groups/ clusters/ networks to … Continued
Whether you’re a large enterprise, HPSU or an SME, the new Market Discovery Fund is designed to help you meet the key challenges of researching new markets Enterprise Ireland has details of the initiative. Learn more about the Market Discovery … Continued
An extra €1 M in grants is now available to community and voluntary groups for older people. It is a new joint initiative between the Minister for Older People, Jim Daly, and HSE Services for Older People. How Much? Grants … Continued
Following the launch of the LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy during Pride 2018, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, has announced a continuation and extension of the successful Capacity Building Grant, which provided funding to organisations … Continued
Leitrim County Childcare Committee has announced that the 2019 Childminding Development Grant is now open for applications. New and existing childminders can email nancy@leitrimchildcare.ie for an application or phone 0719640870 to have one posted to them.
Additional funding of £0.5m has been allocated nationally to the Community Enhancement Programme 2019. This funding is ring-fenced for small capital grants for Mens/ Womens Sheds. A total of £5,236 has been allocated to County Leitrim. Men’s Sheds must be … Continued
Leitrim County Council invites local tourism groups or clusters and networks to apply for the Tourism Support Scheme 2019. The scheme is aimed at supporting actions by collectives of tourism providers in Leitrim. Application forms and full details about the … Continued
The DM Thomas Foundation has a rigorous grant process which aims to identify the most effective projects helping disadvantaged young people in the UK and Ireland. Applications are received for quarterly deadlines from registered charities are first assessed by the … Continued
The PPN recently covered grants and incentives for people living in their homes to make energy saving , environmental and domestic living improvements. However, what happens if you haven’t yet made it onto the first rung of the housing ladder? … Continued
Screen Ireland is offering eight bursaries for the National Youth Film School. Calling All Arts Facilitators, Arts Educators & Community/Youth Workers Do you know a 16-19 year old youth who has an interest in film or animation? Nominate them for … Continued
The Community Foundation for Ireland has committed to further supporting the Environment and Nature Fund and with match-funding from the Environmental Protection Agency and they have established a fund of €100,000 to focus on creating Sustainable Communities through the Circular Economy and … Continued
Are you a small organisation with less than five staff? Or perhaps your community group, as many are, is 100% volunteer-led. If you or your volunteers are in need of training, then you may be in luck Together with European … Continued
GRANTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS Climate change is high on the agenda for all agencies at the moment, and there are well advertised grant and incentives for home owners business owners and landlords to make their properties more energy efficient. You … Continued
Energy Efficiency Grants For The Home With climate change high on the agenda there are Energy Efficiency Grants are available through the Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland and they include grants for the following, as well as a bonus for … Continued
New Funding Opportunity for Recent Arts Graduates through the Artist in the Community Scheme Create, the national development agency for the collaborative arts, are pleased to announce a new Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme award for Recent Graduates, introduced … Continued
Masters in Therapeutic Interventions for Alcohol and other Drugs. This is a new collaborative Masters Programme between Letterkenny Institute of Technology and the Alcohol Forum. The Masters is developed for those passionate about learning the practical and theoretical skills that … Continued
The 2019/20 Artist and Youth Work Residency Scheme is open for applications with a new strand this year, the Youth Arts Explorer Grant Do you have a good idea for a youth arts project in your youth group but require … Continued
The North West Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force (NWRDATF) is currently recruiting students for Community Addiction Studies – QQI Level 5. Courses will run in Letterkenny, starting 11th Sept. 2019 Sligo, starting 12th Sept. 2019 What’s Involved? The course … Continued
North West Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force are offering training in SMART Recovery. For other NWRDATF Training see www.leitrimppn.ie/alcohol-and-drugs-community-training What is SMART Recovery? SMART Recovery delivers evidence informed peer-led community meetings to help people wanting to change problematic … Continued
The second phase of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) – which will provide operational support for biomass boilers and anaerobic digestion heating systems – has been opened by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton today, … Continued
Platforms for Growth – A Programme for Tourism Investment 2019-2022 Fáilte Ireland’s major new capital investment programme worth €150 million is called Platforms for Growth, and will run from 2019 to 2022. Major new visitor attractions of scale will be … Continued
What Is The Hands For Life Programme? Hands for Life: Community CPR Training is an Irish Heart Foundation programme, supported by Abbott and ESB Networks, which offers CPR training free of charge in communities across Ireland. Why Is The Irish … Continued
ASIST- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ASIST is a suicide intervention training course developed for members of the public and professionals and particularly those people whose work brings them into contact with people who may be vulnerable or at risk … Continued
The EPA’s Green Enterprise: Innovation for a Circular Economy 2019 call is now open. What Is The EPA’s Green Enterprise Call 2019? The EPA’s Green Enterprise Call is a €600,000 funding programme to support innovators in Ireland to develop and … Continued
What Is The Gambling Awareness Trust? The Gambling Awareness Trust (GAT) is an Independent voluntary charity, that has been developed to provide funding to organisations for research, education, awareness and treatment services to help reduce problem gambling related harm in … Continued
Are you concerned about the use of drugs and alcohol in your community? Do you need more information or training around some of the issues and challenges faced? If you are interested in developing skills in these areas, the North … Continued
This year, grants totalling €100,000 will be awarded by the Coca-cola Thank You Fund to projects under the categories of education and training, diversity and inclusion in young people, and those with an innovative approach to demonstrating sustainability. This year is … Continued
What: The Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI) is offering a new €200k grant fund for community groups to get them working with ecologists to develop a local biodiversity plan for their townland. Grants get bigger if they collaborate with farmers … Continued
The Creative Ireland Open Call is an opportunity for community groups, organisations, venues, individuals to realise their creative potential. Get engaged in a project is fun and it develops greater access, knowledge and appreciation of the arts, culture and creativity. … Continued
As part of their work in promoting the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) is delighted to announce the launch of the fourth year of their bursary scheme for prospective students … Continued
Leitrim County Council is now inviting Expressions of Interest from Town/Village Community and Business interests for inclusion in The Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2019. What Is The Focus Of The Scheme For 2019? For 2019, the main focus of the Town … Continued
Manorhamilton – Ballinamore – Carrick on Shannon The Dock, Carrick on Shannon – Wednesday 8thMay at 8pm Ballinamore Library – Thursday 9thMay at 6pm The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton – Friday 10thMay at 8pm The Creative Ireland Open Call is a … Continued
LEITRIM SPORTS PARTNERSHIP – SAFEGUARDING 3 COURSE Leitrim Sports Partnership are running a Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person course on Thursday the 9th of May from 7pm to 10pm in Leitrim County Council offices. Every club/organisation should designate a person … Continued
It was with great pleasure that we launched the online map of Leitrim Defibrillators at the Bush Hotel on March 14th. This project, carried out by Leitrim PPN and Leitrim Volunteering Information Service under Leitrim Development Company, only happened because … Continued
Waterways Ireland is planning a year of events to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Shannon-Erne Waterway. This was the first and one of the largest cross-border infrastructure projects of its time, tlinking the Shannon In Ireland … Continued
Leitrim Development Company is providing QQI level 5 Hospitality Operations Course starting 05th August 2019. Information about the course is available below but the Development Company are also hosting an open day if you would like to find out more. … Continued
The National Rural Network (NRN) is seeking entries to its photo competition. This year’s theme is highlighting the importance of preserving habitats for the future of our native animal and plant life. The competition is open to all, farmers and … Continued
The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2019 was recently announced by Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, as part of the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 Programme for Rural Regeneration. What Will The Scheme Fund? The scheme will provide … Continued
Funding Deadlines 2019 The full list of current funding deadlines is as follows: Civil Society Projects: 2 September 2019 Town Twinning: 2 September 2019 and 3 February 2020 Network of Towns: 2 September 2019 and 2 March 2020 European Remembrance: 3 February 2020 For … Continued
DEADLINE EXTENSION UNTIL 4PM ON THE 31ST OF MAY 2019 The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme, established by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, T.D., seeks to encourage local peatland communities, local groups, local schools and individuals … Continued
Inland Fisheries Ireland has announced a new funding call for 2019 with three funding schemes now open. The funding has been made available for fisheries conservation projects and development projects nationwide through the National Strategy for Angling Development (NSAD). Applications … Continued
The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) provides grant funding to communities across Ireland. It is capital funding. That means you can buy equipment or make physical repairs with the grant. The funding is used to enhance facilities that address disadvantage … Continued
Is your community or voluntary group involved in the provision of health and personal care services? You can apply for funds from the HSE. Eligible groups can apply for once-off funding of between €500 and €10,000 for suitable projects, such … Continued
Funding of €526,000 for local community integration projects was announced last week by Mr David Stanton, TD., Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration & Integration. This year’s fund includes a … Continued
Leitrim County Council are offering help to Community and Voluntary Organisations in Leitrim to organise and host Heritage Week events which increase awareness of the Cultural, Natural and Built Heritage of County Leitrim. If you would like to comment on … Continued
Deadline: 31 May 2019 Skål International has announced the 2019 Sustainable Tourism Awards. Skål International is an Affiliate Member of the UNWTO whose mission is to promote the development of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. They have adopted the … Continued
WHAT, WHERE, WHEN? Are You Funding Ready? WHAT? CLÁR provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline. The programme is part of the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 Rural Regeneration Programme. … Continued
National Spring Clean is Ireland’s most popular, well recognised and successful anti-litter initiative. Taking place during the whole month of April and now in its 20th year, the campaign encourages every sector of society to actively participate and take responsibility … Continued
APPLY NOW The CLÁR programme (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted capital investment programme for rural areas which have experienced significant levels of depopulation. The aim of CLÁR is to support the sustainable development of identified CLÁR areas by attracting … Continued
The EPA research programme has allocated a budget to provide funding to support workshops, seminars and other events. Normally the amount of funding per event will not exceed €3,000. Funding is provided only for events with a clear relevance to … Continued
What Is The Carmichael Mentoring Programme? To date 74 CEOs and managers of nonprofit organisations have benefited from the Carmichael Mentoring Programme. Carmichael Ireland are now launching the next round of the mentoring scheme. Being the leader of an organisation … Continued
What Is The Ann McGeeney Trust Fund? Ann McGeeney was born on the 3rd June 1962 in Cornonagh, a small townland outside Crossmaglen in South Armagh, Ireland. She began her working life in Crossmaglen as Manager of the newly formed … Continued
Call for Expressions of Interest – National Walks Scheme Leitrim Development Company are taking expressions of interest from trail management groups and community groups in #Leitrim who wish to apply for inclusion in the Walks Scheme in 2019. For more … Continued
Organisations across Ireland who work on issues of human rights and equality are being invited to apply to the Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme 2019. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission will award small grants of up to … Continued
Information Evenings on funding for community groups will be held on: Wednesday the 13th of March 2019 at 7.00 p.m in the Bee Park Community Centre, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim and Wednesday the 20th of March, 2019 at 7.00 p.m in … Continued
Additional funding of €1 million for implementation of the National Drugs Strategy announced The Minister of State with responsibility for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne TD, today announced additional funding of €1 million for implementation … Continued
What Is The Aim of the Energy for Generations Fund? The aim of the Energy for Generations Fund is to maximise the impact of the ESB’s investment by taking a more strategic approach to effect change. How Does The Energy … Continued
WHAT IS THE IGNITE FUND? The Ignite Fund is a €550,000 fund created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with several private philanthropists and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides … Continued
Community Events Funding Now Available – The Big Helle Leitrim Local Community Development Committee invites Applications from Local Communities who are interested in hosting a Community Event on the May Bank Holiday weekend (4-6 May) 2019. Minister Ring urges … Continued
2019 CLÁR Programme to contain new measures which will greatly benefit rural communities Michael Ring TD, The Minister for Rural and Community Development, announced details of the CLÁR programme for 2019 (01/03/2019) which includes new measures to support rural communities. … Continued
News Just In: Submissions are invited from Group Water Schemes and Group Sewerage Schemes for the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme. Context The Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government has announced a Multi Annual Rural Water Funding Programme covering the … Continued
Funding available for National Bike Week 2019 Events in Leitrim. Leitrim County Council in partnership with Leitrim Sports Partnership is currently inviting applications from community groups (see below) for funding to assist with the organisation of a cycling themed event … Continued
Leitrim Sports Partnership is delighted to announce the 2019 Sports Club Grant programme is open for applications and the LSP will hold a workshop to help clubs with their applications. The club grants workshop will be held on Wednesday … Continued
Save the date – June 15th – Cruinniú na nÓg celebrating creativity in young people Do you have an idea for a creative event for children and young people that you would like to see happen? Cruinniú na nÓg 2019 … Continued
What Grants Does The DM Thomas Foundation Offer? Grants of up to £30,000 are available to registered charities for projects that improve education and health for young people in three key areas; Children and young people with disabilities; Children and … Continued
WHAT IS THE MNÁ NA HÉIREANN, WOMEN OF IRELAND FUND? The Mná na hÉireann, Women of Ireland Fund is a €1.8 million fund over three years created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with Bank of America and the … Continued
The Irish Georgian Society is inviting applications to its Conservation Grants Programme 2019. The Irish Georgian Society has fundraised a total of €50,000 and grants will be awarded with priority given to protected structures and recorded monuments of significant architectural … Continued
Applications are now open for Adopt a Monument 2019. Is there a much loved monument in your area that you would like to learn more about? The Heritage Council are seeking applications from community groups across Ireland for their Adopt a Monument … Continued
What Is The Tourism And Events Grant Scheme? The aim of the Tourism and Events Grant Scheme is to encourage and support Community and Voluntary Organisations to undertake and implement festival and events, which will promote the well being of … Continued
This month sees the return of the annual AOIFE (Association of Festival and Events) Pop Up Advice Clinic to engage with the 30 plus Festivals and event organisers in the County. The Leitrim Advice Clinic will be held in the … Continued
A.S.I.S.T 2 Day Workshop (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) The following ASIST Workshops are delivered free of charge to both professionals and members of the public by the Health Services. The aim of these Workshops is to increase … Continued
What Is Leitrim Sports Partnership’s Sports Club Programme Grant For? One of the aims of Leitrim Sports Partnership is to increase participation in sport and physical activity among all persons in County Leitrim. Leitrim Sports Partnership is looking to … Continued
What Is The Older Person’s Fund? The Older Persons’ Fund is a long-term philanthropic fund which promotes the civic engagement of older people, as a means of working towards making a difference in their communities. The Fund builds on the … Continued
Is your business or community involved in the food sector in Leitrim? are you interested in funding for capital items such as machinery or equipment to increase your production quality? Are you interested in marketing your business or promoting Leitrim’s food offering … Continued
SDG Advocate Programme Development Perspectives are currently recruiting for our Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate programme. The SDG Advocate programme offers 26 active citizens an opportunity to represent their community, by becoming one of Ireland’s positive changemakers. An 8-month training course will … Continued
The Warmer Homes Scheme is delivering free energy efficiency improvements to the homes of people who are in receipt of certain Welfare payments. The aim of the scheme is to make eligible homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to run. Eligibility: … Continued
The 2019 GLAS traditional farm buildings grant scheme is now OPEN for applications. The Heritage Council, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine manages the GLAS traditional farm buildings grant scheme. Only farmers approved in the Green Low-Carbon … Continued
Across the Lines is running a fun creative programme for women taking place at the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton. Selfies and Me Fun Facts: More than 1000 selfies are posted on Instagram every second of the day. Millennials spend more than … Continued
Across the Lines are running free training as part of their programme at The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton. To register: Email your name, contact Tel number AND specify the Course Title to: Jamie admin@theglenscentre.com by 24rd Jan 2019 When Booking … Continued
Make Ireland Sustainable for All would like to invite local groups and organisations to apply for its small grant programme to support actions and initiatives on the Sustainable Development Goals in Ireland. Grants are available up to a maximum … Continued
Are you applying to go to college this year? Youth Work Ireland North Connaught are holding CAO INFORMATION EVENINGS in Leitrim and Sligo for all those who are thinking of going to college and need advice and tips on filling out their … Continued
What is the Community Hedge Cutting Grant Scheme? This scheme encourages a joint approach with communities and groups of local residents and landowners for the cutting of hedges/trees which need attention along the Public Road Network. The deadline for this … Continued
What Is The Engage And Educate Fund? The Engage and Educate Fund is a €150,000 awards fund created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with Mason Hayes & Curran and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department … Continued
Leitrim County Council at the January Council meeting approved a second business incentive scheme aimed specifically at the Arts Craft and Artisan Food sectors. What Is The Scheme Designed to Do? This scheme is designed to promote the development of … Continued
Four local Wind Farms Carrane Hill, Garvagh Glebe, Black Banks and Tullynahaw have announced the sixth round of their community funds. The funds are valued at a combined value of over €52,000 this year. Eligibility is confined to local community … Continued
The Local Authority Waters Programme have launched an open call for applications to the Community Water Development Fund 2019. The closing date for receipt of applications to the Community Water Development Fund is Tuesday the 12th of February 2019 at … Continued
Each year Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), depending on the availability of resources, provides support to groups, associations, clubs or other appropriate bodies to assist with Events which meet the aims of the IFI Sponsorship Programme. In Leitrim, the World Pairs … Continued
The Young Ensembles Scheme supports groups of young people between the ages of ten and twenty-four to create or critically engage with ambitious and original work together in any artform. Funding up to €25,000 available.
Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Educational Training Board have lots of opportunities for continuous learning on offer in Leitrim over the coming months. Fulfilling the needs of back to work, topping up and adding to qualifications, courses range from full-time subsidised, evening, part time and even some online.
The Organic Centre, Rossinver is calling for interested applicants to come forward for its ongoing year long subsidised course in Organic Horticulture. The Organic Centre in Leitrim is a charity, which is a leader in its field of organic growing and … Continued
The bursary scheme supports individual professional artists, architects, writers and others performers in the development of their arts based practice. Architecture, Arts Participation, Circus, Film, Literature, Dance, Music, Street arts and spectacle, Visual Arts, Theatre and Opera bursaries are available. … Continued
In support of the Waterways Ireland Heritage Plan 2016-2020 Waterways Ireland have announced that the Heritage in the Community Grants Scheme 2019 is now open for application! A fund of €20,000 has been allocated to assist community based heritage projects … Continued
Leitrim County Council wishes to invite applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2019 as operated by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht. The purpose of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) is to assist with the repair … Continued
Leitrim County Council wishes to invite applications for the Historic Structures Fund 2019, as operated by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht. The core aims of this fund are to enable larger scale conservation works to be carried … Continued
Grant funding for alcohol free events and activities in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day 2019 was announced at the recent meeting of the North West Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force. The met in Carrick on Shannon last Thurs.29 Nov. The … Continued
Energia Get Ireland Growing Fund – Community groups and voluntary organisations from all across Ireland are now invited to apply to the Energia Get Ireland Growing and GIY fund 2019, for part of the the €75,000 pool of funding. Groups … Continued
Going for Growth is seeking applications from female entrepreneurs – across all sectors – who are strongly focused on growth. Going for Growth is a six-month part-time programme, sponsored by Enterprise Ireland and KPMG, which assists ambitious female entrepreneurs to … Continued
New Foundations 2018: The Irish Research Council funds researchers’ collaboration with civic society The Irish Research Council is pleased to announce New Foundations 2018. This funding call includes an “Engaging Civic Society” strand that specifically facilitates collaboration between researchers and … Continued
What Is The Sports to Impact Fund? The Sports to Impact Fund has been created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) in partnership with the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match … Continued
What Is The Arts to Impact Fund? The Arts to Impact Fund has been created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) in partnership with the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match … Continued
What Is The Early Childhood Fund? The Early Childhood Fund has been created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) in partnership with the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match funding for … Continued
What Is The EIL Explore programme? The EIL Explore Programme supports participants with an interest in global issues to travel abroad for the purpose of volunteering, cultural immersion, or language education through a variety of awards. This year EIL Explore … Continued
What’s Cooking? – Have you ever wanted to try your hand or improve on your international cuisine? Come and join a four week cooking class for women in Cashel Community Centre from 30th October. “A Taste of…” – introducing cuisine … Continued
Garvagh Glebe Power Ltd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of ESB) has awarded grants under the Wind Farm Community Funds to community and voluntary organisations in Leitrim as part of the fourth round of their wind farm community funds. The funding is … Continued
Tusla, in conjunction with the Child and Family Support Networks are running two social media training courses for the public sector, one advanced and one intermediate. Although the the courses have started there are still some places remaining and if … Continued
What Is The NeighbourWood Scheme? The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine’s NeighbourWood Scheme are offering 85% grant aid to develop ‘close-to-home’ woodland amenity projects for local communities. This is a funding package aimed specifically at supporting communities, local authorities … Continued
GRANTS FOR VOLUNTEERS RETURNING TO IRELAND At EIL we believe that perhaps the most significant part of a short-term volunteer programme abroad actually begins when participants return home to Ireland. On a long-term basis, the most effective way in which … Continued
What Is Agri-Food Tourism? Agri-food tourism broadly is the practice of offering an activity or activities in rural areas to visit areas of well-known agricultural produce and to sample and taste the local or regional cuisine or specialties. Agri-food tourism … Continued
DIGITISE THE NATION COURSES IN MANORHAMILTON AND MOHILL A Trainer from Digitise the Nation will be bringing 10 iPads to each session and will coach participants on ‘How To Get Online’ Session 1: Introduction to the Internet Session 2: Introduction … Continued
Training on Committee Skills for Residents’ Associations Leitrim Residents’ Associations’ Network will provide training on committee skills and leadership for residents associations of local authority estates on 4th October at 7:00 pm in Leitrim Development Company offices in Drumshanbo. The … Continued
A training needs survey was issued by Leitrim PPN last year. The results clearly identified funding as a key issue for groups – accessing and applying for funds. In response to this, Leitrim PPN hosted a Community Finance Information Session … Continued
Good news for Leitrim’s community groups, in addition to the €129,223 announced for Leitrim under the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) in May of this year an extra €54,048 has been granted to fund projects in Leitrim. The CEP was originally … Continued
Community groups working to prevent crime in can now apply for funding under the 2018 Text Alert Rebate Scheme, to assist them in their work. €150,000 has been made available to local communities across Ireland. This scheme allows Text Alert … Continued
For Youth Workers/Volunteers, The NYCI Youth Arts Programme in partnership with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board Youth Office invites you to join your colleagues at our: Youth Arts Networking Day & Training Workshop (Using Drama in Youth Work)Date: Tuesday, 18th … Continued
Community Finance and Fundraising were the clear topics of interest to Leitrim PPN members when asked what your groups could use more information on. We are hosting a Community Finance Information Session on Sept. 13th for all Leitrim PPN Members. … Continued
Do you need help with learning English? The Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education & Training Board are running classes in Manorhamilton, Carrigallen and Carrick on Shannon. Sign Up for English Classes: Manorhamilton – Friday 7th September at the Bee … Continued
The application window for Round Two of the Skills and Opportunities Fund 2018 is now open until midday Friday 21st September 2018. Don’t delay in applying because round two of this years funding is the last ever round of the … Continued
What Is The Sports Capital Programme? The Sports Capital Programme is the Government’s primary vehicle for providing support to sports clubs and communities to develop sports infrastructure around the country. Applications can only be made online from 9am on Friday … Continued
What Is This LGBTI+ Initiative? The Department of Children and Youth Affairs is launching this funding initiative to support capacity building in organisations that work with young people. The initiative aims to provide funding to implement evidence-based LGBTI+ training, mentoring, … Continued
Leitrim Local Community Development Committee is seeking applications for the installation of Renewable Energy Technologies in Communities and Businesses across County Leitrim. Support will be provided for the installation of Solar Water, Solar Electric (Photovoltaic), Wind, … Continued
At a recent workshop on European Funding available to non-profit organisation, Emma Murtagh from The Wheel outlined some of the funds available, the capacity required of groups to apply to funds and gave a detailed view of the Town Twinning … Continued
Sligo Volunteer Centre and Sligo PPN are pleased to be working locally in partnership along with the Carmichael Centre and Volunteer Ireland to deliver a FREE series of short webinars for community, voluntary and charitable organisations. What Is a Webinar? A webinar is a … Continued
Background to the Traveller Leadership Grants 2018 In 2017 a piece of research commissioned by The Community Foundation for Ireland highlighted the fact that Travellers in Ireland are still faced, on a daily basis with a wide range of social … Continued
The Background to the Traveller Identity Grants In 2017 a piece of research commissioned by The Community Foundation for Ireland highlighted that 40% of Travellers had been bullied at school due to their identity. A further 54% said they had … Continued
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Age & Opportunity’s arts and culture programme has created an opportunity for a publicly funded care setting and its residents to engage creatively with a visual artist over the course of a number of months. The application … Continued
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring T.D., has announced the provision of €500,000 to support the work of Men’s Sheds throughout Ireland. This capital funding provides small grants to individual Men’s Sheds in order to enable them … Continued
United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17th October 2018 Event – Public Awareness Funding Initiative Deadline for applications: 12.00 noon, Friday 31st August 2018 The annual UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (UN Day) is a … Continued
What Is Measure Four of CLÁR? Recognising the critical role that volunteer organisations play in the provision of vital services to vulnerable sectors of the community; the Department of Rural and Community Development, through the CLÁR Programme, will provide funding … Continued
Financial support is now available to uplands community based groups to carry out facilitated study visits to improve their capacity to support sustainable development in their upland areas. The Closing Date for Applications is Monday August 27th 2018 at 5pm. Uplands Partnership Management … Continued
What Is The Aim of the Energy for Generations Fund? The aim of the Energy for Generations Fund is to maximise the impact of the ESB’s investment by taking a more strategic approach to effect change. How Does The Energy … Continued
Who Are This Years Social Change Grants Available to? In this year’s Social Change Grants Scheme, grants of up to €7,500 are available to organisations working to address Mental Health issues, in particular for Travellers, victims of Domestic Violence and Refugees. Please see … Continued
Lifes2Good Foundation Fund Offering Support in West of Ireland Lifes2Good Foundation is an Irish charitable Foundation with a special interest in supporting women and children in situations of vulnerability in the West of Ireland. This year the Foundation is … Continued
Green Energy Grants for Community Groups and Businesses in County Leitrim Leitrim Local Community Development Committee is delighted to announce the launch of a call for applications for the installation of Renewable Energy Technologies in Communities and Businesses across County … Continued
Turn your home into a renewable power station! SEAI are now offering a grant for Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) panels for homeowners. About Solar PV The term ‘solar panel’ is often used interchangeably to describe the panels that generate electricity … Continued
The Adult Basic Education service provides literacy and numeracy tuition in a supportive environment for adults who need to develop their skills in reading, writing, spelling, maths, driver theory, family learning, computers, and English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL). … Continued
The 2018/19 Artist and Youth Work Residency Scheme – Open for Applications! Do you have a good idea for a youth arts project in your youth group but require the funding to work with an artist? Applications are now invited … Continued
Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board are currently recruiting for the following training courses. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial support through allowances etc. so check it out with the ETB and they should be … Continued
Dormant Accounts Fund Action Plan Call for Applications Pobal, on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, invite applications for funding from eligible organisations under the following Dormant Accounts … Continued
What Is The Rural Regeneration Development Fund? As part of Project Ireland 2040, the Government has committed to providing an additional €1 billion for a new Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (“the Fund”) over the period 2019 to 2027. The … Continued
The Medtronic Foundation focuses on expanding access to quality chronic disease care among underserved populations worldwide, as well as supports health initiatives in communities where Medtronic employees live and give. The purpose of the Medtronic Healthy Communities Fund is … Continued
What is the Inclusive Centenaries Scholarship Scheme? In 2016, NUI Galway launched the Inclusive Centenaries Scholarship Scheme to mark Ireland’s Decade of Centenaries and celebrate the diversity of Irish society. This merit-based, national scheme aims to assist high-achieving, second-level school … Continued
Leitrim County Childcare Committee is delighted to announce that the Childminding Grant 2018 Application Process is now open. The Childminding Development Grant offers up to €1,000 for people providing, or intending to provide, a home based childminding service. If you … Continued
The Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme 2018 is now open for applications. The aim of this scheme is to encourage leadership and excellence with a view to creating a deeper culture of human rights and equality in Ireland. … Continued
The Community Benefit category at the KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Awards will be judged under two areas of investment: Civic Projects & Initiatives in excess of €100,000 investment Local projects up to €100,000 investment Projects that involve the community … Continued
SKILLS FOR WORK If you work in the retail, manufacturing or hospitality sectors you can obtain free training in computer skills, using the internet, customer service and personal effectiveness. For more information contact Pamela on 0867015102 or email pamelazarb@skillsforwork.ie
Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board are currently recruiting applicants for the certified courses in Payroll & Bookeeping, Healthcare Services, Hospitality and Workplace computer Applications.
Would you like to grow and enhance your volunteering programme with E-voc ? The E-voc online training programme is a free opportunity to add a new dimension to your volunteers’ experiences. It is a free new on-line training course on … Continued
The National Lottery Good Causes Awards aim to celebrate the inspiring and innovative work being carried out by the thousands of individuals, organisations, groups and sports clubs all over Ireland who benefit from National Lottery Good Causes funding. Projects can win up to €35,000 for their own work in their community.
The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme is part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure or the necessary maintenance, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in Ireland. … Continued
First Fortnight are delighted and proud to be hosting Europe’s Mental Health Arts Festival in January 2019 What Will They be Accepting? They will be accepting submissions from Irish and European based artists working in any medium for the festival, … Continued
What Is The Dormant Accounts Fund Action Plan Mental Health Initiative For Travellers? Under the Dormant Accounts Fund 2017-2019 Action Plan €500000 has been allocated to develop Traveller mental health initiatives, to improve mental health outcomes for Travellers and to … Continued
What is the National Pyjama Day Fund? Pyjama Day is Early Childhood Ireland’s national fundraising day and this year their members all over Ireland organised Pyjama Days in their communities. The funds raised will now go to support children aged … Continued
Grants For New and Existing Parent and Toddler Groups Are you part of an existing Parent and Toddler group or are you in an area that has no Parent and Toddler group and would like to set up one. Leitrim … Continued
The Department of Rural and Community Development has announced funding for outdoor recreation amenities. The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme is part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development. It provides funding that supports outdoor recreational infrastructure. There are three … Continued
The Community Enhancement Programme is now open for applications. The programme provides funding to communities across Ireland to enhance facilities in disadvantaged areas. It builds on and replaces the Communities Facilities Scheme and RAPID programme.
What does that mean in practice? Well, it means that if you are looking for tables and chairs or equipment up to €1000, you apply under the smaller fund. If your community is looking for capital funds for a project that is valued over €3000 then you go for the bigger fund.
What is the Patagonia International Grants Programme? Through their international grants programs, Patagonia, the outdoor activities and sports retailer, funds environmental work that takes place within the following countries: Canada, Chile, Argentina, Japan, Korea, Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, … Continued
The 2018 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund is now accepting applications, which must be made to your local authority. The deadline for all applications is 5pm on Weds, 20 June 2018. What Is the Local Agenda 21 Partnership Fund? … Continued
What is The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme? The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme, established by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, T.D., seeks to encourage local peatland communities, local groups, local schools and individuals to engage with … Continued
Free Workshops – Community Education NUI Galway is offering a series of free workshops throughout the month of June. The workshops offer a range of practical tools that can help us use our life skills to produce better outcomes for … Continued
WHAT IS THE COCA-COLA THANK YOU FUND? Since its inception, the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund has awarded €855,000 to 70 non-profit organisations across Ireland. From promoting healthy lifestyles to bolstering educational programmes aimed at young people and revitalising museums and … Continued
What is the National Youth Film and Animation Bursary? The Irish Film Board in association with the Irish Youth Foundation and Young Irish Film Makers are funding this unique bursary aimed at supporting young people living in disadvantaged circumstance … Continued
GRANTS FOR VOLUNTEERS RETURNING TO IRELAND At EIL we believe that perhaps the most significant part of a short-term volunteer programme abroad actually begins when participants return home to Ireland. On a long-term basis, the most effective way in which … Continued
UPDATE: Community Finance Information Session – Thurs. Sept 13th 2018, Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo, 7 pm – 10 pm. CLICK HERE for more details and booking. Getting funds to keep your communities running and thriving is one of the … Continued
Community Enhancement Programme The Minister Mr Michael Ring TD, announced a new community funding programme in the Ardnacassa estate in Longford Town yesterday – Thurs 31st May. The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) will provide €129,223 funding for Co. Leitrim in 2018. The CEP programme replaces and builds … Continued
Europe for Citizens Funding for Community and Cultural Groups What do you think when you think about Town Twinning? You probably picture signs on the outskirts of towns and formal agreements between municipalities all over Europe. But, did you know … Continued
Closing Date for Applications is 5pm on Thursday 7th June 2018 The HSE has been allocated National Lottery Funding for distribution to community based groups and voluntary organisations under the Respite Care Grant Scheme and the National Lottery Grant Scheme. Groups and … Continued
A national initiative from VOICE (Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment) is educating people on what can go in their recycling bin and how to reduce bin contamination. It is available FREE of charge to community groups, businesses and at events.
The Community Foundation for Ireland is offering one grant of €10,000 and five grants of €5,000 to organisations who are undertaking new projects that aim to protect, enhance, restore or create biodiverse habitats, or protect and provide shelter and/or food sources for native Irish species. … Continued
Does your organisation struggle with its Annual Report ? If so, you are not alone. The Community Foundation for Ireland has given over 35 organisations a grant of €1,000 to help them produce their annual reports. They still have funds … Continued
APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER SCHEME GRANTS 2018 OPEN Applications for the Summer Scheme Grants 2018 are now open! This grant is available for voluntary groups to provide recreational and educational activities to children aged 0 – 12 years. If you would … Continued
The GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards offers €60,000 in funding to up to 10 community-based healthcare charities. GSK has unveiled the annual ‘GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards’ which recognise and reward community-based charities who contribute to the improvement of people’s health and … Continued
Rachel Fitzgerald Feeley from Breast Cancer Ireland runs FREE information sessions to women’s/community groups/women in the workplaces etc on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness She is available to talk to women’s groups in across … Continued
The North West Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force invites applications for the 2018 Small Grants Scheme for once-off funding to Community and Not-for-profit Voluntary groups / agencies who are working to tackle drug and alcohol misuse in counties Sligo, Leitrim … Continued
Creative Ireland Open Call 2018 seeks applications from communities getting creative in partnership with artists, archaeologists, heritage groups and more. Three workshops are being held in Leitrim to help you make the best of this process and the funding application. See more…
Leitrim County Council is now inviting Expressions of Interest from town/village community and business interests for inclusion in The Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018. The Scheme has an allocation of €15 Million and is an initiative under the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development, Realising our Rural Potential, and the recently announced Project Ireland 2040, and is designed to help rural Ireland achieve its full economic and social potential. It is part of a package of national and local support measures to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland.
Closing date for Expressions of Interest is 4 pm on Wednesday 23rd May. Read on for more details and form.
Leitrim County Council is now inviting Expressions of Interest from town/village community and business interests for inclusion in The Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is an initiative under the Government’s Action Plan for … Continued
MSLETB Adult Educational Guidance Service in Sligo is free to people aged 16 years and up who are seeking educational advice or guidance counselling, especially if they are looking to return to education or have found it difficult to find … Continued
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, have officially launched the LEADER Food Initiative a €15 million fund for the artisan/small food and beverage businesses. The LEADER Food Initiative will … Continued
Traveller and Roma Pride Week funding As part of its remit, the Equality Division endeavours to promote positive communications in relation to the Traveller and Roma Communities. This call is for proposals for funding to host events promoting Traveller and … Continued
Do You Require Funding For A Children’s Health And Wellbeing Group In Your Local Community? The Applegreen Blossom Fund could be the answer to your funding needs. Applegreen in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation is providing €124,000 to fund … Continued
Enterprise Ireland’s €1 million Competitive Start Fund (CSF) for Female Entrepreneurs will open for applications on Tuesday, 1st May, 2018 and completed applications must be in by the 15th May at 3pm. Up to €50,000 in equity funding is available … Continued
Active Leitrim – Sports/Physical Activity Grant Programme Application Guidelines 2018. Leitrim Sports Partnership 2018 Sports Club Development Grant Leitrim Sports Partnership is delighted to announce the 2018 “Active Leitrim” Sports / Physical Activity Grant Programme. An ideal Club Development Grant. … Continued
Funding available for National Bike Week 2108 Events in Leitrim. National Bike Week 2018 takes place from 9th – 17th June 2018 National Bike Week was launched in 2009 to raise the profile of cycling as a healthy and fun … Continued
Social justice Ireland is offering the following training: Data Protection for PPNs Social Analysis and Statistics for effective Pre-Budget Submissions To facilitate demand, both topics will be covered over the course of a full day on the following dates: 16th … Continued
Are you ready for GDPR? The introduction of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25th May 2018 will mean a host of changes for all organisations, regardless of size or sector, that handle the data of EU … Continued
The Local Authority Waters & Communities Office are pleased to announce the launch of an open call for applications to a Community Water Development Fund 2018. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 28 May at 19.00hrs. The Community … Continued
What is the Quality and Capacity Building Initiative Funding Initiative? The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has launched a new €2m fund to support ‘ground-breaking and new proposals’ to support disadvantaged young people. This … Continued
FREE SMOKE ALARMS FOR VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS Following on from Leitrim County Council’s successful Smoke Alarm Scheme last year, Free smoke alarms are again being offered to vulnerable households in 2018. Under the community smoke alarm scheme, two 10 year battery … Continued
The Women’s Fund for Ireland is a long-term philanthropic fund established by the Community Foundation for Ireland in 2010
The Creative Ireland Open Call is a county wide open call to community groups, organisations, venues, artists, writers, performers, archaeologists, historians, archivists and everyone involved in the culture and creative sectors to develop high quality projects and programmes that enable … Continued
Cruinniú na nÓg celebrating creativity in young people Do you have an idea for an event for children and young people celebrating culture and creativity that you would like to see happen? Saturday June 23rd was established this year under the … Continued
Funding Announced: Thurs. 22nd March 2018 – Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, announced details of the CLÁR programme for 2018. CLÁR provides funding for small scale capital projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels … Continued
WHAT IS THE EQUALITY FUND? The Equality Fund is a €300,000 awards fund created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with the Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist Foundation and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of … Continued
Local community groups operating in Drumreilly are invited to a meeting in Where: Drumreilly Community Centre at 8pm When: Monday 26th March 2018. Bernie Donoghue, … Continued
What Is The Older Person’s Fund? The Older Persons’ Fund is a long-term philanthropic fund which promotes the civic engagement of older people, as a means of working towards making a difference in their communities. The Fund builds on the … Continued
What Are The Ireland Funds The Ireland Funds have supported non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland for forty years. Projects eligible for funding include Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education and Peace & Reconciliation. As well as Donor Advised … Continued
THE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IRELAND AWARDS HAVE UP TO 350,000 EURO IN FUNDING AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH THE BEST IDEAS TO MAKE IRELAND A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE Don’t let a good idea go to waste! SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS … Continued
Leitrim County Council invites applications from local communities for the Community Involvement Scheme for the Repair and/or Upgrade of Local Roads in the County. What Is The Scheme? The Community Involvement Scheme for the Repair/Upgrade of Local Roads is a … Continued
An Cosán VCC (Virtual Community College) is changing lives and communities through online education. The VCC is a nonprofit social enterprise education initiative. It empowers people to learn using the latest virtual, online and mobile technologies. VCC has developed an innovative … Continued
Leitrim PPN Training Leitrim PPN is proud to have recently hosted a QQI Level 5 learning module: Management Committee Skills Training. It is an elective module for the Level 5 Certificates in Community Development and Youth Work. The same module … Continued
The Wind Farm Community Fund is open for applications until March 16th 2018. This fund supports community and voluntary organisations, for projects that benefit the wider community near the Wind Farm. Grants given last year ranged from € 1,500 to over … Continued
What Is The Better Energy Homes Scheme? The Better Energy Homes Scheme awards grants to make homes built before a certain date more energy efficient, as an added incentive this energy efficiency will save home owners money on their … Continued
Leitrim Development Company under the Peace IV Programme is running two seven day Intercultural Awareness and Community Development Workshops starting in February 2018 and concluding in September 2018. When and where will the workshops take place? The workshops will … Continued
What Is The Social Enterprise Development Fund? The Social Enterprise Development Fund is a €1.6 million fund which will be delivered over two years, 2018 – 2020. The fund was created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) in partnership with … Continued
Alcohol and Other Drugs Education and Training Programme for 2018 is now available. The range of courses can help you deal with understanding and helping when you encounter alcohol and drugs misuse in your community in a work or volunteering … Continued
Leitrim had a national award winner last year Manorhamilton’s Seamus Dunbar took home a national award in last year’s Get Involved competition winning as a Community Energy Champion. This year’s competition is open for applications now. You need to … Continued
Waterways Ireland’s Heritage in the Community Grant Heritage in the Community Grants Scheme 2018 is open for applications until 31st January 2018. What? €20,000 has been allocated for grant funds to assist community based heritage projects. These projects will complement or fulfil … Continued