Library Supports for Marginalised, Socially Excluded and Disadvantaged Communities
From Department of Rural and Community Development
Published on
Last updated on
From Department of Rural and Community Development
Published on
Last updated on
The Department of Rural and Community Development, through the Dormant Accounts Fund, is making up to €430,000 available to library authorities targeted at marginalised, socially excluded and disadvantaged communities to -
In light of COVID-19 restrictions funding is being tailored to focus on online programming, small group engagement and provision of online literacy and digital skills licences.
The two areas of funding are –
Proposals may include one or both of the above elements. Proposal forms are attached in appendices 2 (programming) and 3 (licences/apps). Funding should be spent in 2020.
In recognition of the financial position of Library Authorities grant aid has been increased to 90% of the total eligible cost incurred.
In light of the timelines and restricted resources there is no minimum project value.
Collaboration on a regional/cross library authority basis is eligible and encouraged.
€250,000 for Programming
Programming can take the form of workshops, seminars or innovative projects that develop resources to address the needs of marginalised, socially excluded and disadvantaged communities. Due to the current restrictions workshops should be online or in the numbers permitted under the COVID-19 restrictions.
€180,000 for Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Skills Licences/Apps
The literacy and digital skills licences should be purchased by the Library Authority for use in the libraries but could also available to lend to schools, Afterschool Clubs and individuals.
Full details available here