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Ireland’s leading fundraising platform, iDonate.ie, recently celebrated a remarkable achievement. The Galway based company has kicked off their 2024 year by reaching over €100 million lifetime raised for Irish causes. This milestone not only reflects the platform’s success but, more importantly, underscores the profound impact of everyday individuals who believe in creating a positive change for their communities.

A grant of up to a maximum of €30,000 will be available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence.

Tuam Road based garage and car dealership, Monaghan and Sons, has announced a fundraising campaign which will see a donation from the profit of all car sales and service invoices in its workshop to three local charities.

Remote work has presented myriad opportunities for rural and regional communities to grow and regenerate. With the support of an Irish social enterprise, communities across Ireland have been using remote employment as a tool to create social, economic and environmental impact locally.

Ballybrit native, Grace Kennedy, who has raised over €70,000 and found homes for over 5,000 displaced Ukrainians fleeing the war, has called for an urgent fundraising appeal for a makeshift orphanage in Bucha.

To mark Daffodil Day, Local Fianna Fáil Minister of State, Deputy Robert Troy, hosted a fundraising coffee morning for the Irish Cancer Society in his Athlone constituency office on Friday morning last.

Business to Arts launched the call for Galway nominations for the 30th annual Business to Arts Awards (2022) to join previous local winners Galway International Arts Festival & Flogas, recipients of the Best Use of Creativity in the Community Award (2021).

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has highlighted that the application portal is now open for the Mental Health Grants for Community & Voluntary Agencies 2022. This is a fund worth €1million to be distributed in partnership with Mental Health Ireland. The purpose of the fund is to support the work of a number of smaller local groups who deliver vital mental health services across the country. The grants awarded will be between €5,000 and €30,000. Deputy Dillon said: "The opening of this funding to applications is part of the €10 million, once-off, additional allocation for mental health announced as part of Budget 2022. This is in line with the Government’s commitment to further enhance the experiences of people using mental health services and supports. The €1 million fund allocated for the Mental Health Grants for Community & Voluntary Agencies 2022 is critical to ensure the benefits of this funding is felt locally. It will provide once-off grants ranging from €5,000 to €30,000. The funding is designed to encourage and support local voluntary groups to respond to the particular mental health needs of their local areas. There are a range of projects which are eligible for this funding, but they must align to the four domains of Sharing the Vision or seven goals of Connecting for Life. More details on the domains and goals along with project eligibility and the application process can be found on the website of Mental Health Ireland. With a funding pot of €1million and once-off grants ranging from €5,000 to €30,000, I would strongly encourage local organisations around Mayo to consider making an application as soon as possible." For more information, please see: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/grants2022.

Galway company West Coast Insulation is advising homeowners to take advantage of the Government grants and insulate before the cooler months set in. John Folan from West Coast Insulation advised: “Insulation grants are still in place for homeowners who decide to upgrade their insulation. Insulated homes will save heat and money for many years to come. Good quality insulation keeps the house warm in winter and also keep the heat out in the summer – meaning the house will be a more comfortable temperature all year round.”

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