Older Persons’ Fund Now Open for Applications
The Community Foundation for Ireland’s Older Persons’ Fund is now open for applications.
The Older Persons’ Fund is a long-term philanthropic fund which promotes the civic engagement of older people, as a means of working towards making a difference in their communities.
The Fund builds on our long-standing engagement and commitment to supporting older people in their communities.
The Older Persons Fund has two separate categories this year, one each for Advocacy and Active Citizenship.
This year you may apply for a grant under these two categories:
- Inclusion of older people in active citizenship roles – Grants of up to €7,500 will be available to organisations working towards inclusion of older people in active citizenship roles
- Supporting older peoples’ voices at local & national level – Grants of up to €7,500 will available to organisations working towards supporting older peoples’ engagement in advocacy
How to apply
Advocacy - apply here
Click here to download the full criteria for the Advocacy category
Active Citizenship - apply here
Click here to download the full criteria for the Active Citizenship category
Questions
If you are unsure about any of the above, or have any other queries, please contact the grants team on (0)1 874 7354 or e-mail info@foundation.ie
Deadline
The deadline for applications will be strictly 4.30 p.m on Wednesday 20 October 2021