Galway groups working with and supporting children are being invited to apply for funding from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal.
Following the success of the appeal during the Late Late Toy Show more than €3.6 Million is being made available under two grant rounds.
Community Foundation Ireland, which is overseeing the distribution of grants has published criteria to guide organisations in their applications.
There are two rounds of grants and the closing date for applications is on 14 March 2024.
Community Grants of between €10,000-€20,000 for local groups working with vulnerable children.
Impact Grants of €20,000-€50,000 for larger projects by groups with annual income exceeding €500,000.
Since the first broadcast of the appeal in 2020, more than €21 million has been raised by generous viewers to support children and their families in every county.
Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of Community Foundation Ireland, said that their incredible partnership with the Toy Show Appeal has transformed young lives ijn Galway and throughout Ireland.
“Whether providing essential services to those living with illness, protecting children in violent homes or bringing play and creativity to those growing up in disadvantage the impact of the appeal has been transformative. Clearly Galway viewers have bonded with the appeal,” said Mr Charlton
“Now it’s time to once again turn that generosity into action. On behalf of all who share our mission of Equality for All in Thriving Communities. Thank You.”
Full details can be found on communityfoundation.ie.
