Press release
Minister McEntee announces funding call for organisations supporting victims of crime
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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has today opened the 2024 call for funding for organisations supporting Victims of Crime Funding and invited applications from new and existing organisations working with Victims of Crime.
Every year the Department of Justice provides support for organisations that work in the Victims of Crime (VOC) area, including for the provision of support, information and advice on the rights of victims, court accompaniment and other support and advice services.
Announcing the opening of the funding call, Minister McEntee said:
“We are committed to building stronger, safer communities and ensuring that support services are available to all victims who need them throughout the State.
“We recognise the crucial role that support organisations play in helping victims overcome the challenges they face. This funding call emphasises our dedication to creating a society where victims are empowered and their voices are heard. It reaffirms our commitment to working collaboratively with those organisations to ensure that victims across the country continue to receive the support and assistance they need when they are at their most vulnerable.
“By providing resources to frontline organisations offering outstanding services and expertise, we are strengthening our collective response to supporting victims on their journey towards justice, healing and recovery.
“I encourage all eligible organisations to submit an application for funding so they can continue to provide excellent and enhanced victim support services across the country."
Under the 2024 call for funding, applications from relevant organisations may also be made to:
Applications for funding for 2024 are being invited from new and existing organisations working with Victims of Crime.
Applications may be submitted by individual organisations, or by a consortium involving two or more organisations where the lead partner is a community organisation, not-for-profit, social enterprise.