Mayo organisations invited to apply for Heart of the Community Fund 2022

THE Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has opened applications for its Heart of the Community Fund 2022, which will provide funding in response to the needs of not-for-profit organisations across the island of Ireland.

The fund of at least €500,000 is open for applications from October 17 to November 2.

A total of €12,500 in funding was awarded to Mayo-based non-profit organisations by the fund in 2021.

The initial Heart of the Community Fund, which was launched in 2021, has provided support to local non-profit organisations Ballina Community Centre, Inishturk Community Club CLG and Comharchumann Forbartha Cill tSeadhna Teo.

Comharchumann Forbartha Cill tSeadhna Teo was supported in delivering its Meals on Wheels service to over 100 older people every day in the local community.

This year the fund will continue to respond to the sector by encouraging organisations to present their unique needs, be that operational or programmatic support. The Ireland Funds will also place a particular focus on supporting applications that focus on an organisation investing in its own sustainability.

Awards will be offered in three tiers - €5,000, €10,000 and €20,000.

The Ireland Funds is strategically positioned within the non-profit sector and is able to swiftly identify and prioritise vital areas for the fund including food distribution; disability support; domestic and child abuse; elderly services; access to education; mental health and community support.

For more information on The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund 2022, visit https://www.irelandfunds.org/grants/.