Mr. Michael Finneran, Minister for Housing and Local Services, today 15th February 2011 announced capital provision of €79.46 million for grants to improve or extend the private homes of older people and people with a disability in 2011. This does not include expenditure by local authorities on improving and extending their own social housing stock.…

A new venture called ‘Fund It’ aimed at helping people with creative ideas & projects raise money to put their ideas into action is being launched later this month. The concept is known as crowd-funding, and it is a new way to raise finance for creative people, groups or organisations. The website will launch in…

At the heart of every community are clubs, groups and causes who make a difference to the lives of the people who live there. The EBS Community fund provides support to projects that benefit local communities around Ireland, with the intention that the money helps people to continue the great work that they do. These…

Are you struggling to find credit or capital for your organisations, business or start up idea? Imagine if everyone who offered credit or capital in Ireland came to one venue for one day only and you could choose who to talk to? Well, on Tuesday, 8 February this will happen at the Croke Park Conference…

Brendan Smith TD, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has today announced a two-week extension to the closing date for applications under the 2011 Bioenergy Scheme. The closing date for submission of applications for pre-planting approval is now extended until Wednesday 2nd February 2011. Announcing the extension, the Minister said “The recent adverse weather has…

Ciarán Cuffe TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with special responsibility for Horticulture, today announced details of the fourth round of the Grant Aid Scheme for the Development of the Horticulture Sector under the National Development Plan (2007-2013). The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 18th February…

Do you have a business idea or have you already set up  a business in rural Ireland? If so, you should enter the 2011 JFC Innovation Awards. Now in its 4th year, it has given hundreds of businesses not only a chance to win prizes but, more importantly, to improve their businesses. The winners will…

BT are delighted to announce that the BT Community Connections award scheme is now open for applications! If your community group helps, or wants to help, people access the internet and improve their ICT skills, you could be eligible to receive 12 months’ free broadband. Silver surfers, after school and youth clubs, even ‘IT for…

Brendan Smith TD, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has today announced the launch of the 2011 Bioenergy Scheme to grant aid the planting of willow and miscanthus crops. The Bioenergy Schemes have supported the planting of almost 3,000 hectares of energy crops since 2007. Announcing the 2011 Scheme, the Minister said “The 2011 Scheme will build…

These awards, promoted by the Cork Sports Partnership, an initiative of the Irish Sports Council, recognise the achievements and dedication of local sports people, volunteers and coaches of all ages, across all sports and communities in Cork. Local people, sports clubs, schools, higher and further education establishments, community groups and other members of the local…

Under the 2011 Heritage Council grants Programme, applications for grants are invited under the following three schemes: Heritage Research providing assistance for data collection and research relating to Ireland’s heritage; Heritage Conservation & Management supporting projects that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects and Heritage Education, Community and Outreach supporting…

Since 1998 the Heritage Council has offered grants each year to support heritage projects. These grants are funded by the National Lottery. Under a new system, the Heritage Council have identified three distinct project types, which may be carried out in any field of heritage or across several fields. The new system invites applications for…

Cork County Council is committed to supporting local communities.  Funds from the Community Grant Scheme will be available as grant aid to community groups and local organisations wishing to undertake development projects in their area. The aim of this Scheme is to support community groups and local organisations in County Cork who wish to undertake…

Communities from right across North Cork are set to benefit from €100,000 in funding from Cork County Council’s 2010 Amenity Grants Scheme……..