Applications open for National Integration Fund 2020
Deadline: 10-Sep-20
The National Integration Fund 2020 is open for applications from both public and private bodies.
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The National Integration Fund 2020 is a key element of the Migrant Integration Strategy 2017-2020. The Strategy was developed to enable migrants, or persons of migrant origin, to participate on an equal basis with those of Irish heritage.
Objective
Its primary objective is to ensure that barriers to full participation in Irish society by migrants or their Irish-born children are identified and addressed.
Funding Information
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€749,600 per year over a maximum of three years will be available to support migrant integration projects. There is €2.2 million in total funding being committed over a three year period
Selected projects will help to combat racism and xenophobia
The fund will support communities to promote the integration of migrants and their children.
Grants may be provided from a minimum of €10,000 up to €250,000+ depending on the size and nature of the project.
The previous National Integration Fund supported 15 projects which were delivered by public bodies and NGOs over the past three years in a number of locations across the country.
Funding will be given for projects that:
increase mutual understanding between local communities and immigrants
combat racism and xenophobia
undertake research on interculturalism or integration
help immigrants improve their language skills so they can access employment or integrate into their local communities
promote the integration into Irish society of vulnerable or socially-excluded immigrants
introduce immigrants to the political system and encourage them to vote
provide training to public and private sector organizations on equality and integration
provide information and support for immigrants to help them access services
provide information and support for immigrants in regard to immigration and citizenship
promote integration in schools
promote integration in the youth sector
promote integration in the workplace
promote the involvement of immigrants in sport, volunteering and cultural activities
For more information, visit https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/37d40-minister-mcentee-launches-national-integration-fund-2020-to-promote-integration-of-migrants-into-irish-society/