Minister of State O’Brien invites applications to the Communities Integration Fund 2023
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From: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
- Published on: 15 February 2023
- Last updated on: 17 February 2023
- €500,000 will be made available to local community-based projects nationwide to support the integration of migrants
- grants of up to €5,000 will be allocated to successful organisations to support integration initiatives
The Minister of State for Integration, Joe O’Brien, today approved €500,000 in funding under the Communities Integration Fund 2023.
Now in its seventh year, the Communities Integration Fund celebrates the rich cultural diversity within local communities and enables local community-based organisations across Ireland to play a greater role in supporting the integration of migrants. Successful organisations stand to receive grant funding of €1,000 – €5,000 to support local integration initiatives.
Welcoming the announcement, Minister of State O’Brien said:
“I am delighted to announce the launch of the Communities Integration Fund 2023. We want to ensure that anyone who has made their home here is supported to actively participate in Irish society, while still being able to cherish their own cultural identity. By supporting initiatives that promote inclusivity, diversity, and culture, we can create stronger, more connected communities.”
How to apply
Applicants can access a detailed guidance document and complete an online application form.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Wednesday 15 March 2023.
Notes
The Migrant Integration Strategy sets out the government’s commitment to the promotion of migrant integration as a key part of Ireland’s renewal and as an underpinning principle of Irish society. The Strategy provides a framework for a range of actions to support migrants to participate fully in Irish life.
The Communities Integration Fund arises from Action 51 of the Migrant Integration Strategy, which calls for funding to be made available to local communities throughout Ireland to promote the integration of migrants and refugees. Since its inception in 2017, the Communities Integration Fund has supported over 710 projects with grant funding totalling €3.32 million.
Purpose of projects/activities
This call is open to local community based groups and centres around 10 key themes to support migrant integration:
- intercultural awareness
- combating racism and xenophobia
- sport and community games
- arts
- food/cuisine
- community events
- capacity building
- employment
- school aged projects
- migrant women
As this Fund is intended to support the integration of migrant and host communities, all applications must demonstrate the ability to involve both migrant and host communities in the activities proposed. The maximum grant amount that can be applied for is €5,000 and the minimum grant is €1,000.