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Minister McEntee announces major programme to assist civil society organisations access EU funds
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The Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, TD, today announced that a request for tenders is being published for the appointment of a National Contact Point to publicise EU funding opportunities, and provide a support service to Irish civil society organisations.
The purpose of this capacity-building programme is to assist organisations like NGOs, community-based organisations, trade unions, professional associations, social movements and networks, media, academia, as well as city and county councils and regional assemblies, to better access EU funding. Information will promoted through website and social media channels, holding targeted training and information events, as well as other methods.
This is envisaged to be a three year programme, valued at around €900,000 (€740,000 excluding VAT) to the successful bidder.
The Minister said: "It is vitally important for the future of the EU that we have an engaged civil society sector. This can be done by ensuring that civil society organisations are aware of possible funding opportunities. A key role of the successful tenderer will be to build up the capacity of civil society to apply for these funding opportunities."
“Now more than ever, as we, as a society try to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic; it is important that civil society organisations have access to as much EU funding as possible.”
The deadline for receipt of tenders is 28 May 2020. Further details can be found at www.etenders.gov.ie
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