Díon 2006

IRISH GOVERNMENT’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EMIGRANT WELFARE

ARE YOU A VOLUNTARY GROUP WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO IRISH PEOPLE IN BRITAIN OR WHICH IS INVOLVED IN CULTURAL OR EDUCATIONAL OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES WITH THE IRISH COMMUNITY?

If so, you may be eligible for a grant from the Irish Government towards relevant costs in 2006.

The Díon fund is provided by the Irish Government to assist agencies and organisations in their provision of advice and support to the Irish community in Britain. The fund also supports capacity building within the Irish voluntary sector.

The Irish Government can provide a grant (normally for one year) towards the salary costs of professional staff for agencies offering services for vulnerable Irish people in Britain. Grants will also be available to contribute towards running costs associated with funded posts. Díon will consider applications from Irish community-based groups involved in cultural and educational and sporting activities which are of benefit to the community in Britain. Limited funding may also be available for projects of a capital nature.

Applications are particularly welcome from organisations who have not applied before and/or new projects in geographic areas not previously assisted by Díon.

Further information and application forms are available from:

The Secretary
Díon Committee, Embassy of Ireland
17 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HR

Tel: 020 7235 2171 ext. 544 or 524 or Fax: 020 7245 6961

The Application Form and Guidelines are also available on the Department of Foreign Affairs website.
The website address is: www.dfa.ie

Deadline for receiving applications: Friday 10th March, 2006