Funding for migrant employment and integration announced by Minister O’Gorman
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Grants totalling €2.7 million to promote and provide employment supports for migrants were announced today by Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
A total of seven projects will be delivered in the coming three year period in multiple locations across Ireland by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), who were successful following an open Call for Proposals.
The migrant integration projects will provide a range of practical supports directly to migrants, primarily aimed at improving their employability, and will include English language classes and workplace training.
Examples of the migrant integration projects selected for funding include:
Announcing the migrant integration funding, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth said:
“Seven projects will be funded across the country to help support the integration of our new communities, specifically aimed at boosting migrant employability. These grants will bolster the good work being carried out every day by local community organisations and national NGOs in support of migrant integration.”
Under the European Social Fund Plus, €2.7 million is being made available over three years for projects that will increase the employability of migrants who may be experiencing barriers to entering the labour market here.
For more information, contact the Funds Administration Unit of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth at GE-IEM@equality.gov.ie
The following applicants were selected for grant offers following the open Call for Proposals.
Organisation Name | Grant Awarded |
Business in the Community | €623,028.24 |
Cultúr Celebrating Diversity Ltd | €450,000 |
Doras | €261,104.24 |
Network Personnel | €272,242.73 |
Pathways to Progress | €443,045.02 |
People 1st | €402,148.78 |
Waterford Area Partnership | €248,430.99 |
The Calls under ESF+ are part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund Plus Programme for Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training 2021-2027.