Funding Update

The DFI Funding Update is information on funding, grants and other financial supports applicable to Community & Voluntary groups in the disability sector.  This section is regularly updated, therefore we would encourage you to bookmark the page and visit it regularly. 
Please note that some funding opportunities and grants are restricted to certain geographical areas. 
If you require additional information on some of the funding opportunities or if you need assistance in putting together an application, please contact your regional Support Officer.

Disclaimer:

Whilst every effort has been made to verify that information provided in this part of the DFI web site, DFI cannot be held liable for any errors and/or omissions.  We strongly recommend that you always check with the funding agency directly with regards to Terms of Reference, Guidelines, Deadlines and Eligibility Criteria.

 

Overview of Current Calls for Proposals for Funding 2010 

 

Applying for Training Funding »»

Application can be made to Dept. Community Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs for organisation/group development grants twice a year in March and September application forms available online at www.pobail.ie...

Arts and Disability Awards »»

This fund can provide financial support for individual disabled artists living in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, working across all artforms.  The scheme aims to challenge and inspire...

CARDI launches new small grants call to explore ageing issues »»

Data mining programme to support greater use of existing research The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) is pleased to announce a new small grants programme to support greater...

Childcare Education and Training Support (CETS) Scheme »»

The Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs OMYCA has recently introduced a new childcare support scheme, the Childcare Education and Training Support (CETS) Scheme. The CETS...

Citizens Information Board »»

Publications Grants Scheme Aimed at: organisations engaged in information delivery.  Grant is to be used to cover costs of publications, particularly those providing information on social services...

International Fund for Ireland »»

Fund announces €4.9m/£4.1m to promote reconciliation and peace-building The International Fund for Ireland provides further boost to peace and continues efforts to build a more intergrated...

Ireland’s First Women’s Fund Launched »»

The Community Foundation for Ireland launches the first ever Women’s Fund for Ireland. The fund, dedicated solely to supporting women’s causes, is the first of its kind in Ireland and follows...

Leargas Grundtvig In-Service Training Grant (Adult Education Sector) »»

Aimed at: organisations involved in the delivery of adult education in the formal and non-formal sectors.  Funding can be used to deliver training of at least 5 days duration to a maximum of 6 weeks. Closing...

Make your Workplace a Racism / Sectarianism Free Zone! – Donegal Peace III Partnership »»

Donegal CDP Peace and Reconciliation Partnership is responsible for the implementation of the Donegal Peace 111 Action Plan. A primary objective of the Action Plan is to challenge attitudes towards...

Media Fund - Comhar »»

The Irish media have a key role to play in informing public debate on sustainable development.   The Comhar Sustainable Development Media Fund was established in 2008, with the aim of securing...

Pobal »»

Community & Voluntary Sector - Scheme of Refurbishment Grants Community & Voluntary Sector - Scheme of Equipment Grants Aimed at: Not-for-Profit/Community & Voluntary Organisations (Partnerships...

Seniors Alert Scheme - Communities Supporting Older People »»

The Seniors Alert Scheme replaced the Scheme of Community Support for Older People on 24th May 2010.  The Scheme provides grant support towards the cost of purchasing and installing items of...

St Stephen's Green Trust grants scheme 2010 »»

The Trust generally makes one-off annual grants, although 2 year applications may be successful in particular circumstances.  The Trust will consider project or core costs.  If core costs...

Trócaire Mobilising for Justice Grant Scheme in the North West »»

Trócaire would like to encourage applications for its Mobilising for Justice Grant scheme in the North West.  The aim of the scheme is to support small-scale initiatives from community,...

UCIT Ltd. endeavouring to ensure that all eligible groups within Co. Louth know how to access social finance »»

UCIT Ltd. is one of the largest providers of Social Finance to the Community and Voluntary sector on this island, having invested to date some €25 million in almost 240 projects.  Their existing...

Visual Artists’ Workspace Scheme Minor Capital Grant »»

Visual Artists Ireland, on behalf of The Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport and in partnership with the Arts Council, invites applications for grants towards the cost of equipment and/or improvements...