Ireland for Ukraine Fund open for grants
Nenagh Guardian part of media group initiative
Local groups responding to the needs of Ukrainians seeking shelter here are being invited to apply for grants from the Ireland for Ukraine Fund through the Community Foundation for Ireland.
Ireland for Ukraine is a united response from Irish media organisations, including the Nenagh Guardian, to harness the generosity of the Irish public and ensure it reaches those who need it most.
Applications are being invited through four strands, namely Primary Response, Community Response, Specialised Response as well as Collaborative Response.
The Community Foundation has formed the strands by identifying areas of need through its established network of voluntary, community and charitable partners across the country – many of which are actively supporting people who have left Ukraine with little or no belongings.
The grants, of up to €100,000, are being made available from the Ireland for Ukraine Fund, which represents the combined voice of leading media outlets and has received €5 million in support from Government. All monies raised are being split 50:50 between addressing need in Ukraine and meeting the needs of people arriving into Ireland.
The grant application strands are:
Strand 1: The Primary Response strand is to support organisations that are responding to the immediate and essential needs of people arriving from Ukraine. Grants of €15,000 are available to eligible organisations that are aiming to adapt and expand their work to support refugees from Ukraine arriving in Ireland. Applications can be for new projects, to upscale and develop ongoing programmes or the enhancement of spaces. The objective of this strand is to support organisations that are responding to the immediate and essential needs of refugees from Ukraine.
Strand 2: The Community Response strand is providing grants of €5,000 or €10,000 to eligible organisations that are aiming to adapt and expand their work to support people fleeing the war in Ukraine and arriving in Ireland. Applications can be for new projects, to upscale and develop ongoing programmes or the enhancement of spaces. The objective of this strand is to support organisations that are responding to the wellbeing and integration needs of refugees from Ukraine on a community level.
Strand 3: The Specialised Response strand is providing grants of €30,000 to eligible organisations that are aiming to adapt and expand their work to support people fleeing the war in Ukraine and arriving in Ireland. Applications can be for new projects, to upscale and develop ongoing programmes or the enhancement of spaces. The objective of this strand is to support organisations who regularly work with vulnerable groups to provide a specialised response to vulnerable groups of refugees from Ukraine.
Strand 4: The Collaborative Response strand is open for networks of charitable organisations that work on a national or regional level. Organisations must be able to demonstrate their current work in supporting people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Grants of €50,000 or €100,000 are available to eligible organisations that are aiming to adapt and expand their network to support those from Ukraine and arriving in Ireland.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, commented: “In towns and villages across the country, our communities and voluntary organisations are playing a vital role in supporting Ukrainian citizens who have fled this awful war. The Government is determined to support our communities in response to their efforts. This is demonstrated by the contribution of €5 million to this particular fund.”
HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANT
Applications can be made through www.communityfoundation.ie. The closing date is June 30.