Call For Applications To Support Promotion of Positive Attitudes Towards Disability

The Department of Justice and Equality are calling for applications that support the promotion of positive attitudes towards people with disabilities under the Disability Awareness Raising Grant Scheme 2015.  The grant awards range from €5,000 to €40,000 per project.

I am delighted that grant funding is being made available to promote positive attitudes towards disability.  The Department is seeking applications from organisations whose project proposals raise awareness particularly to those in the following areas:

-delivering mainstream services and information
-community activities
-employment
-sporting activities
-social activities
-media
-education
-local business

Everyone has a role to play when it comes to ensuring we provide an inclusive society for all of our citizens.  I look forward to the implementation of the successful applications and the positive impact it will have in communities across Ireland in raising raising awareness and promoting positive attitudes towards people with disabilities.

I would encourage any group or organisation interested in making an application to visit the Department of Justice and Equality's website where application forms can be downloaded and a Guidance Manual for Grant Applicants is available.   The closing date for completed applications is Thursday, 13th August at 4pm.

For more information visit the Department of Justice and Equality website:

http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/WP15000115