Sept 2004

Applications sought for 'People in Need' grants

Grant Applications are currently being accepted by the People in Need Trust. Although the final figures are not yet to hand the organisers believe that more than €120,000 was raised in Donegal for People in Need.

The People in Need Trust is an independent central fund established in May 1988 to raise and distribute funds to organisations providing services for deprived and disadvantaged people such as the homeless, the elderly, deprived children, and people with physical and mental disability.

Following on the very successful Peoople in Need Telethon, which raised over €5.3 million nationally, grant applicatiions are now being acepted by the Trust. Grants are normally given for a specific project/proposal involving capital expenditure.

Grants are not given
To individuals; in response to general appeals; towards refurbishment or maintenance of premises owned or run by a statutory body e.g Health Board; towards the normal running coasts (including salaries) of an organisation; towards outings, holidays and other similar activities. Grants are not renewable and are made on a once off basis.

Who can apply
Any voluntary or community organisation involved in providing services for deprived and disadvantaged people.

How to apply
The four-page application form should be completed and signed. Applications must be specific about the amount of grant requested and the purpose of the grant. They should also enclose a copy of the latest set of accounts. The onus is on the applicant to complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may lead to the application being rejected.

Where to apply
Application forms are available by applying online at www.telethon.ie or by writing to: Grants Committee, People in Need Trust, 33/37 Carendon Street Dublin, 2. Tel: 01 679 2944. Closing date: 31st September, 2004.

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