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Irish Heart Foundation – CPR Guide
#RestartAHeart day we wanted to let you know that we’ve developed a new awareness campaign, kindly supported by Abbott and ESB Networks, which shows just how straightforward it is to perform CPR. To see the full presentation and find video links CLICK HERE. The...
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien welcome €341 million allocation for rural and community development in Budget 2021
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien welcome €341 million allocation for rural and community development in Budget 2021 €23 million in additional investment for rural Ireland and our communities Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D.,...
Minister Humphreys awards further €4.3 million for COVID-19 adaptations in towns and villages
Minister Humphreys awards further €4.3 million for COVID-19 adaptations in towns and villages 137 towns and villages countrywide to benefit Over €10 million now awarded to 363 projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme since July Minister for Rural and...
PPN Needs Analysis – FUNDING INFORMATION RESPONSE
Sligo PPN would like to thank Liam Scollan (consultant) and Sligo Leader Partnership Company for allowing us to share this handbook "New Options For Funding in Covid-19 - A Manual for the Not-For-Profit sector" This manual builds on a successful information session...
Needs Analysis Results and Response Plan
Following our Needs Analysis of member groups in September 2020, Sligo PPN have begun to develop a response plan to try and either signpost groups to existing supports or to directly deliver training and supports over the next 6 months. This document is a working...
Major milestone in the National Broadband Plan as Ministers Humphreys and Ryan launch Broadband Connection Points
Major milestone in the National Broadband Plan as Ministers Humphreys and Ryan launch Broadband Connection Points...
Community Mental Health Small Grant Fund 2020
Sligo LCDC’s, Healthy Ireland - Community Mental Health Small Grant Fund 2020 is open for receipt of applications. The Community Mental Health Fund Small Grant Scheme provides the opportunity to Local Community Groups, Voluntary Groups and Sporting Organisations to...
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €713,500 Funding for Library Supports
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €713,500 Funding for Library Supports Libraries to use funding to reach out to older people, marginalised and disadvantaged groups Digital apps to assist people with low literacy levels, learning differences, visual or...
Minister O’Brien announces the fourth tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding
Minister O’Brien announces the fourth tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding €4.29 million support package to benefit 79 organisations Collaboration with colleagues in the Department of Health Funding aimed at providing immediate assistance to community and voluntary...
Neighbourhood Network Community Activity Challenge
Neighbourhood Network are delighted to launch their free Community Activity Packs as part of our new Community Activity Challenge. They created an online program of 30+ socially distanced activities that encourage neighbours to stay connected to those cocooning...
Minister Joe O’Brien publishes independent review of the Community Services Programme by Indecon Consultants
Minister Joe O’Brien publishes independent review of the Community Services Programme by Indecon Consultants Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, at the Department of Rural and Community Development, today (Wednesday, 30...
Minister Humphreys approves €3 million funding for public library upgrades and measures to respond and adapt to COVID-19.
Minister Humphreys approves €3 million funding for public library upgrades and measures to respond and adapt to COVID-19. 113 libraries to benefit from €4.1 million in overall funding Meeting spaces, study pods and other upgrades to be carried out ...
Minister Humphreys welcomes formal transfer of islands function and announces capital grants of €370,000 to the islands
Minister Humphreys welcomes formal transfer of islands function and announces capital grants of €370,000 to the islands Investment in roads, seawalls, slipways and coastal defences The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, TD,...
NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING
Just 2 days left to apply for the NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING Groups and organisations who provide Health and Personal Social Services can apply. Amounts of between €500 and €10,000 are available ...
Funding Digest Sept – Nov
The funding digest for Sligo has just come through to us with 27 grants available for community groups between now and November. CLICK HERE to read full digest
PPN Training Needs Survey
Sligo PPN are working to put together a training programme between Oct-Jan to try & best meet the needs of our member groups & the wider community as you all navigate re-opening under changing demands. Take 2 mins to complete our survey at;...
Autumn Newsletter
Our Autumn Newsletter is now out, letting you know; What the PPN has been up to and what to watch out for Current Funding Information Online Training Opportunities Updates from our Member Groups CLICK HERE to view
Minister Humphreys announces second tranche of rural Towns and Villages to receive COVID-19 adaptation supports
Minister Humphreys announces second tranche of rural Towns and Villages to receive COVID-19 adaptation supports • 120 additional towns and villages to benefit from €3.3 million • Funding to help communities shop, socialise and work safely during COVID-19 • 226...
Sligo Grant Scheme to Local Community Groups & Social Economy Projects under SICAP responds to COVID-19 Re-Opening Supports
This is the second tranche of supports that Sligo LCDC in conjunction with Co Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG (SLPC) is making funding available under the Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme to support community groups and social economy projects and...
Funding available for Heritage Projects in Sligo
Funding available for Heritage Projects in Sligo The Heritage Council is inviting applications from across County Sligo to its Community Heritage Grant Scheme which is part of the rescue package for the heritage sector announced by the Minister for Heritage and...
Ministers Humphreys, Donnelly and O’Brien announce third tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding
Ministers Humphreys, Donnelly and O’Brien announce third tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding • €11 million support package to benefit 209 organisations • Funding aimed at providing immediate assistance to community and voluntary groups, charities and social...
Strategic Policy Committees : Representative Updates
Your community repersentatives play a vital role in representing the view of the community at strategic policy level. Your SPC reps recently attended the first meetings of the new SPC scheme. CLICK HERE to read the updates from SPC 2 Reps CLICK HERE to read the...
Call For Nominations – Sligo Disability Consultative Committee
Nominations are being sought for a Sligo PPN member to stand for election to represent the Sligo community on the Disability Consultative Committee. While the nomination call is open across all 3 PPN colleges, generally members should be from a disability...
Second Tranche: Sligo Grant Scheme to Local Community Groups & Social Economy Projects under SICAP responding to COVID-19 Re-Opening Supports
This is the second tranche of supports that Sligo LCDC in conjunction with Co Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG (SLPC) is making funding available under the Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme to support community groups and social economy projects and...
Minister McEntee launches National Integration Fund 2020 to promote integration of migrants into Irish society
Minister McEntee launches National Integration Fund 2020 to promote integration of migrants into Irish society €749,600 per year over a maximum of three years will be available to support migrant integration projects. There is €2.2m in total funding being...
LGBTI+ Community Funding Call
Launched as part of the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy, this funding aims to promote inclusion, protect rights and to improve quality of life and wellbeing for LGBTI+ people in Ireland. Further information is available in the press release below. There...
NEW FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY CENTRES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
FUNDING PRESS RELEASE Minister Joe O’Brien announces details of €5m funding for Community Centres & Community Facilities €5m fund under the Community Enhancement Programme Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State for Community Development and...
NEW COVID CAMPAIGN
New COVID prevention campaign The new phase of the HSE COVID campaign is now live https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/1fb5d-department-of-health-and-hse-launch-new-phase-of-covid-19-communications-campaign/ The campaign is giving people the...
Environmental Series Session 1 : Climate Change with Professor John Sweeney
We had a great zoom session last night for all our community representative and members of the SPC committees to hear about Climate Change and the type of actions and policy changes that can be made at local level to have a positive impact. To hear the full...
Minister for Rural and Community Development announces almost €2.8 million funding for libraries to adapt to Covid-19.
Minister for Rural and Community Development announces almost €2.8 million funding for libraries to adapt to Covid-19. Heather Humphreys also turns the sod on the new Library in Portlaoise, Co Laois A €2.8 million package to assist libraries to adapt to...
Minister Humphreys announces funding for seven projects under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
Minister Humphreys announces funding for seven projects under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund €5.5 million to support the development of regeneration projects in rural Ireland Seven counties to benefit from latest round of funding Minister Humphreys...
Minister Humphreys announces first towns and villages to benefit from new COVID-19 supports
Minister Humphreys announces first towns and villages to benefit from new COVID-19 supports 106 towns and villages to benefit immediately from €2.8 million in funding. Funding to help communities to shop, socialise and work safely in light of Covid-19 Pandemic ...
Ministers Humphreys and O’Gorman announce second tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding
Ministers Humphreys and O’Gorman announce second tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding • €4.1 million support package to benefit 101 organisations • Funding aimed at providing immediate assistance to community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises •...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Thursday 16th July 2020
Please click on the link to read the latest Age Friendly Ireland Update Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter
Minister O’Brien, launches the 2019 Annual Report of Charities Regulator
Minister O’Brien, launches the 2019 Annual Report of Charities Regulator Report shows that Regulator’s work is increasing transparency and accountability in sector Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State for Community Development and Charities at the...
Return to Volunteering Safely Guidance
We're delighted to share the Return to Volunteering Safely guidance for organisations on how they can safely continue to engage volunteers as they reopen. Produced by Volunteer Ireland. Lots of information and templates for organisations of all sizes! CLICK HERE to...
2020-21 Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme is now seeking in 2020 to encourage local communities, local groups, schools and other interested parties to engage with the Department in relation to the conservation and revitalisation of raised bog and...
Funding Digest July-August 2020
To read about current funding opportunities available for the community sector in Sligo CLICK HERE
Official Guidance for Community & Voluntary Sector Re-Opening
Community and voluntary organisations are currently making important preparations for reopening offices and facilities across Ireland. In this context, a number of significant resources and public health guidance have been issued by Government, the HSE, the Health...
Minister Ring announces innovative project to provide broadband to disadvantaged students
Minister Ring announces innovative project to provide broadband to disadvantaged students Collaborative project involves Department and Libraries working with Microsoft Ireland to explore the use of Airband technology Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and...
Minister Ring announces first tranche of COVID-19 Stability Scheme Funding
Minister Ring announces first tranche of COVID-19 Stability Scheme Funding Fund designed to provide immediate support to Community and Voluntary Organisations, Charities and Social Enterprises 179 organisations to benefit from €10.5 million in supports Mr Michael...
Ministers Ring and Canney award contract for Broadband Connection Points to Vodafone Ireland.
Ministers Ring and Canney award contract for Broadband Connection Points to Vodafone Ireland. Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, and Mr Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital...
Minister Ring welcomes publication of 2019 Annual Report from Department of Rural and Community Development
Minister Ring welcomes publication of 2019 Annual Report from Department of Rural and Community Development Report demonstrates the importance of the Department as increased levels of supports and funding were provided to groups and organisations in rural Ireland and...
Community Integration Fund
OPEN - Community Integration Fund CLICK HERE Grant funding for local community projects that support the integration of migrants Applications made to Department of Justice & Equality Applications open 19th June to 1pm, Thursday 16th July, 2020.
Supporting Community Re-Opening Post Covid-19
As the community sector looks to re-open, each organisations must look at their own unique situation and develop and implement their own roadmap to re-opening but here we have tried to pull together information from a range of sources that might support you. If you do...
Covid-19 Newsletter
Please click here to read our latest newsletter COVID -19 NEWSLETTER FINAL
Essential Funding and other RDP Updates from the NRN May 2020
Click here to read the latest update on Essential Funding and other RDP Updates from the National Rural Network May 2020 PLEASE CLICK HERE
Govt invests additional €200,000 in eBooks and eAudiobooks in response to increased demand for online public library service – Minister Ring
Govt invests additional €200,000 in eBooks and eAudiobooks in response to increased demand for online public library service – Minister Ring Libraries register huge increase in online membership and usage Over 500 new members a day since closure of public...
Minister Ring announces €15 million for economic recovery in rural towns and villages
Minister Ring announces €15 million for economic recovery in rural towns and villages • New measure in 2020 scheme directed at the economic and social recovery of towns and villages in response to COVID-19 • Town & Village Renewal Scheme part of €30 million...