On Saturday 23rd of September – Waterford, Wexford, Tipperary, Wicklow & Kilkenny PPNs put on a Workshop, on PPNs influencing Local Authority Committees with Brian Harvey. Brian Harvey is an independent social researcher, working in social policy analysis, research, evaluation and strategic planning. His main fields of work are poverty, social inclusion, community development, equality,…
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Community Foundation Ireland’s open call for community groups who want to develop a local Biodiversity Action Plan Apply for Funding This grant round closes on Friday 13th October at 4pm. Do you represent a community or organisation looking to make a positive change? We love to talk to and partner with groups of people who share our…
A key part of the PPN process is the reporting back to the community from elected Community Representatives. Representatives use the PPN reporting template to provide an update to the groups on key things that have been discussed at committees. It is important to note that these are NOT the official minutes of the meetings,…
St Stephen’s Green Trust is strategically committed to supporting the provision of culturally appropriate, secure, quality accommodation for Travellers by strengthening organising and campaigning. As part of this work, SSGT is currently offering small grants of up to €6,000 with the aim of supporting groups who are leading on the issue of Traveller accommodation to…
At PayPal Giving Fund Ireland—inclusion is one of our key pillars, and we work to support charities -large and small- to raise much needed funds. With that in mind, we launched the second /third edition of our Small Charities Campaign #OneTapBigImpact earlier this summer. Our annual campaign aims to bring awareness to the needs of small charities…
The 2023-24 funding call for the National Disability Authority’s (NDA) Research Promotion Scheme is now open. This year’s theme is ‘Disability in Marginalised Groups and Communities’. The National Disability Authority is the independent statutory body, providing evidence-based advice and research to Government on disability policy and practice and promoting Universal Design. The NDA anticipate awarding…
Waterford City & County Council asks for the public’s input and opinion on proposed developments in Waterford. Different projects and plans may have periods of public consultation, during which members of the public can make observations on proposed developments or can contribute ideas to proposed projects. Current Consultations Open: Part 8 Development of walkway at Ardmore…
Be entered into a draw for the chance to win €100 voucher for Gym + Coffee. Cycling Ireland is promoting the Get Ireland Cycling (GIC) initiative to get more people into cycling and to encourage cycling as a lifestyle choice. Endorsed by Sport Ireland and Healthy Ireland, research for the GIC Strategy, it surveys of…
Arts Council Funding Opportunities – Various deadlines Late-Night Events (Pilot Programme) Strategic Funding Arts Centre Funding Partnership Funding Writers in Schools Scheme For more Information look at the Arts Council Website below: https://www.artscouncil.ie/available-funding/
Local Government Digital and ICT Strategy Would you like to help Local Authorities by taking part in a virtual focus group? Take part in a focus group and give your views. The focus group meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams and will last approximately one hour. It will be facilitated by consultants 4OC. They…
Waterford PPN are currently seeking nominations from its member groups to fill the following positions on the PPN > Secretariat Committee- Waterford City East Municipal District Rep > Secretariat Committee- Waterford City South Municipal District Rep > Planning SPC (Special Policy Committee) – Social Inclusion Pillar Rep > Community Safety Partnership (CSP) – Dungarvan/Lismore/Gaeltacht Area Rep…
St Stephen’s Green Trust: Civil Society Grant Programme Civil Society Grant Programme Between 2023 and 2027 SSGT will implement a strategy to contribute to strengthening democracy through civic engagement and participation. Learning from the Northern Ireland grassroots peacebuilding programme (2017-2024) will support the programme design. The strategy will support collective action initiatives which deepen democracy…