The National
Consultative Committee,
26 Harcourt Street,
Dublin 2.
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Application Form for Small Grants Fund

Introduction

The Small Grant Fund is a range of grants from £250- £800, which are available to non government organisations that wish to undertake anti racism/ intercultural projects.

The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, through the National Committee, have provided the funding for the Small Grant Fund.

Deadline

• 19^th April, 2000 at 4pm
• 12^th September, 2000 at 4pm

Applications received after these dates will not be considered.

Appraisal

An appraisal committee will decide the outcome of applications. The criteria for assessing applications will include:

• Highlight the challenge of cultural diversity into the new millennium in Ireland
• Identify some of the steps needed for building a more inclusive, intercultural society
• Address issues such as racism experienced by Black and minority ethnic groups including Travellers and refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland.

The Appraisal Committee will also ensure that there is an adequate regional and interest focus in the spread of grants. Applications from individuals or statutory organisations will not be considered.

The following are indicative of the types of proposals that will be considered for funding:

• Publications/resource materials
• Seminars
• Exhibitions
• Creative Events
• Policy work
• Research

Application Form

Please print out the application form below, fill it in, and return it by post/fax to the address/number at the bottom of the form.

Name of Organisation:

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Address: _____________________________________

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E-mail: __________________________________

Contact name: ____________________________

Briefly describe the aims of your organisation?

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Describe the initiative you are seeking funding for?

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In what way does the proposed initiative aim to address racism or promote the positive inclusion of minority ethnic groups?

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How much funding are you seeking and for what purposes
(Please give a rough breakdown of costs)?

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Have you secured funding from elsewhere for this initiative, if so how much and from which funding source?

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Signed: _______________________

Date: ________________________

Please return completed form to:

Appraisal Sub Committee
National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism
26 Harcourt Street
Dublin 2

Fax: (01) 4785778