The Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has awarded funding to a number of Meath-based non-profit organisations through its Heart of the Community Fund grant round. The two Meath organisations supported are Third Age Foundation CLG and Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services.
This latest round of funding from The Ireland Funds totals $1 million and supports education initiatives that expand access to learning for people of all ages, alongside innovative programmes addressing pressing social challenges and building stronger, more resilient communities.
The grants have been made possible through the generosity of donors to The Ireland Funds America, the largest of the global chapters of The Ireland Funds, demonstrating the power of collective philanthropy to drive meaningful change across communities throughout Ireland.
Caitriona Fottrell, President & CEO of The Ireland Funds, said: “Across Ireland, organisations are responding to local challenges with ambition, creativity and deep community knowledge, and this funding helps give them the resources to go further. From expanding access to education to supporting innovative ideas, these grants are helping drive meaningful progress across the island. None of this happens without the generosity of our donors who continue to support real progress across the island.”
Alison Branigan, Operations & Finance Manager of Third Age, commented: “Core support from The Ireland Funds strengthens our ability to respond to evolving needs across Ireland by enabling us to develop and expand our initiatives. This grant supports the heart of our work, helping us engage, train and support dedicated older volunteers nationwide who bring lived experience, empathy and connection to everything they do, while also enabling creative responses to gaps in services through volunteer-led and peer-to-peer delivery.”
For more information about The Ireland Funds and the Heart of the Community Fund, visit The Ireland Funds website.
