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Latest News
Grassroots Grants: Current round closes on July 30th
17 June 2010 | In NewsThe Grassroots Grants Scheme will close on July 30th and if successful grantees will receive their grant in late September 2010. Interested Community and Voluntary groups can now check if their project qualifies and submit their application online.
Cumbria Community Foundation launches Memorial Fund
17 June 2010 | In NewsThe Cumbria Community Memorial Fund has been created to support the people and communities affected by the shootings of 2 June 2010
New Guide launched for community groups
17 May 2010 | In Press ReleasesThe Foundation's sister organisation, Business in the Community Ireland has launched a great new resource for community groups. On Monday, May 17th, Pat Carey T.D., Minister at the Department of Community, Equality And Rural Affairs launched an innovative new guide entitled, “Communities and Business Working Together” at an event in the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin. The guide, published by non-profit organisation Business in the Community Ireland and sponsored by Diageo Ireland and Ulster Bank, aims to help community and voluntary groups work with businesses in Ireland to achieve sustainable community development.
Ireland’s First Women’s Fund Launched at Landmark Symposium on Women in Philanthropy
14 April 2010 | In Press ReleasesTo coincide with a landmark Symposium on Women in Philanthropy, which was held in Dublin today (Wednesday April 14th, 2010), The Community Foundation for Ireland launched the first ever Women’s Fund for Ireland. The Fund, which is dedicated solely to supporting women’s causes, is the first of its kind in Ireland.
See here to find out more about the fund and make a donation.

