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Funding Call for Pilot Place-Based Philanthropy projects announced

Minister of State for Rural and Community Development, Jerry Buttimer, has announced a funding call for pilot place-based philanthropy projects. This call is focussed on local projects that bring together community and philanthropic resources in a collaborative way to address key social issues. Funding will be provided on a 50:50 match funding basis, with up […]

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Example of a ford, which prevents fish passage - Inland Fisheries Ireland Barrier Mitigation Fund

Barrier Mitigation Fund to help rivers flow freely launched by IFI

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Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) has launched a new funding scheme to help remove or mitigate man-made barriers to fish passage. The agency’s Barrier Mitigation Fund will provide grants to support projects that remove barriers in Ireland’s waterways. The scheme aims to support the removal of 257 barriers over the next three years. The Barrier Mitigation Fund

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Re-turn is calling on community groups, clubs and schools across Ireland to share how they’re making a big difference in their local area through the Deposit Return Scheme. Ten winners will be chosen, each receiving €2,000 for their local initiative

Jennifer Zamparelli teams up with Re-turn to launch ‘Small Town, Big Difference’

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· Re-turn is calling on community groups, clubs and schools across Ireland to share how they’re making a big difference in their local area through the Deposit Return Scheme · Ten winners will be chosen, each receiving €2,000 for their local initiative · From these winners, five will be selected to star in a local

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Minister Foley announces €500,000 in funding for playgrounds around the country

€500,000 in funding for playgrounds around the country announced

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has today announced that €500,000 has been awarded for 28 playgrounds and play areas around the country. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds. Many of the projects funded under

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Opening of the application process associated with the expansion of the Family Resource Centre Programme announced

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley today (1 May 2025) welcomed the announcement by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency of the opening of the application process associated with the expansion of the Family Resource Centre Programme. Family Resource Centres acting as a national network have been active in Ireland for over 20

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Fleetwood Rolls out Community Colours 2025 – Up to €75,000 Worth of Paint to Be Given to Local Communities

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Fleetwood, a leading Irish provider of high-quality paint and paint accessories, has launched ‘Community Colours’, which aims to support and brighten local communities. To mark its 75th anniversary, Fleetwood will donate up to €75,000 worth of paint to community groups and clubs across Ireland throughout the months of May and June, with up to €1,000

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Second year of the Physical Activity in Teaching and Learning Pilot Programme announced

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Minister for Education Helen McEntee TD has today announced details on the second year of the Physical Activity in Teaching and Learning Pilot Programme and invited schools across the country to apply to take part. Schools can apply for up to €10,000 out of a total €300,000 made available in funding through the programme to

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Open Call for Proposals for Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing Projects 2025 launched

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD,and Minister of State for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae, TD, have today launched an open call for farmer safety, health and wellbeing projects. Announcing the call, Minister of State Healy-Rae, said: “Farming is the most dangerous occupation with regard to fatalities in the

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2025 EU Just Transition Fund Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative (Call 2)

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The Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative, administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is one of the schemes supported by the EU Just Transition Fund. Co-funded by the Government of Ireland and European Union, the EU Just Transition Fund has a single specific objective which is to enable regions and people to address the

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Pictured at the launch of ALDI’s Community Grants Programme for 2025 are ALDI IRFU Ambassador, Paul O’Connel; Sustainability Manager at ALDI, Rachel Nugent and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer. Pic: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

ALDI Community Grants Programme 2025 launched

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ALDI Ireland has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Grants Programme, continuing its commitment to supporting local charities and community organisations across the country. This programme aims to empower local organisations who contribute vital work and services to their local communities. ALDI is calling on charities and community organisations to nominate themselves for a €500

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