Each of the organisations successfully applied to the Quality and Capacity Building (QCBI) Innovation Funding Measure launched by the Minister on the 4th of April this year. The funding measure attracted a high volume of applications. It should also be noted that the measure is supported by funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund, which is overseen by the Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Seán Kyne, TD. The funding exemplifies the objectives of the Dormant Accounts legislation, which is to assist the development of people who are socially, economically or educationally disadvantaged and help those with a disability.