51 childcare services awarded grants under Building Blocks Improvement Scheme for “greener, warmer” childcare services

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman has today published the list of successful applicants to the €9 million Building Blocks – Improvement Grant 2023. Grants awarded range from €35,000 to €75,000 across two separate strands: Green Energy and Retrofit. The Green Energy Strand supports the Climate...
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Network Ireland Cork joins #TeamMercy for the Women’s Mini Marathon

On Sunday 17th, September, women from all over Cork will come out in force to participate in the ever popular Women’s Mini Marathon. This year, one group of women in particular has pledged to support others like them, as members from Network Ireland Cork join Cork’s biggest team in the race...
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Cannonball is coming to Cork

Max Colombet age 10, Leo Colombet age 7 pictured at Cannonball in Ballymaloe as the Cannonball supercar event roared into Cork in 2021 The Official route for largest ever Cannonball with proceeds Cork based charity, The HOPE Foundation, has been announced for 2022 and the Supercars will take a pitstop...
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €2 million for 37 Vehicles for Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders

Minister Humphreys announces €3 million to develop over 300 forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities at Killykeen Forest Park, Cavan on Friday morning. Photo: Lorraine Teevan   The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced over €2 million in funding which will allow community...
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Grant funding jumps 45% as Community Foundation looks forward to Government Philanthropy Policy

Big increase in Philanthropic Giving powers Equality Mission Community Foundation Ireland records 45% increase in grant-giving to communities Foundation seeks policy measures to further leverage support Statement by Community Foundation Ireland Record levels of philanthropic giving have led to a 45% jump in grant funding by Community Foundation Ireland to...
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