Community groups
urged to apply for funding
19.02.24
COMMUNITY groups and
social enterprises in Inishowen are being invited to
apply for the 2024 Small Grants Fund to help ‘contribute
towards building a more sustainable, inclusive and
empowered Community’.
This year’s new SICAP (Social Inclusion Community
Activation Programme) Small Grants Fund supports
community groups and smaller social enterprises to
reduce poverty and promote social inclusion through
engagement and collaboration. |
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The Small Grants Fund is
managed locally by Inishowen Development Partnership.
SICAP Community Development Team Lead, Denise McCool,
says for local groups in Inishowen, the grant is an
opportunity to support actions that respond to local
needs.
“Volunteers and community groups across Inishowen
contribute to and support their local area in a number
of various ways,” explained Denise.
“They address a wide range of issues and challenges,
supporting the community to come together to make a
difference. This small grant can contribute to the work
that they are already doing on the ground.”
A range of actions and supports can be applied for under
the grant, including creating community plans, training,
small capital costs, running events, to name but a few.
“All expenditure must be vouched and short reports on
the actions are required. But the process is
straight-forward with a short application form and
guidance provided,” added Denise.
The Community Development team at IDP are available to
answer any questions groups may have regarding the
grants programme and can be reached via the email below
or through our IDP Buncrana Office line 074 9362218.
The closing date is Friday March 22nd, 2024. For further
information please contact
rachel@inishowen.ie
or visit the website:
www.inishowen.ie . |
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