TENI

10 MAR 2016

CFI Opens #Belonging16 Transgender Identities and Experiences Grant Round

The Community Foundation for Ireland has launched the #Belonging16 Transgender Identities and Experiences grant round. There is up to €7,500 available for projects working to create a greater sense of belonging for trans people.

The following information is from the Community Foundation for Ireland website. Please contact the CFI grants team on (0)1 874 7354 or e-mail info@foundation.ie if you have any questions. 

The Community Foundation for Ireland has been a committed supporter of LGBT issues since its inception fifteen years ago. In 2016 we would like to place a stronger focus on the issues affecting transgender identities and experiences in order to foster a greater sense of Belonging among the trans community in Ireland.

Over the past number of years there has been increased positive representation of trans experiences and heightened visibility of trans lives. There is no doubt that Irish society is changing but trans people still face violence, discrimination and a lack of knowledge and understanding within the communities in which they live.

Criteria Summary
Within our #Belonging16 Transgender Identities and Experiences category, grants of up to €7,500 are available for projects working to create a greater sense of belonging for trans people, using one or more of the following approaches:

1. Tackling discrimination and violence towards trans people
2. Capacity-building within the Trans community, including projects that focus on empowerment, self-esteem and confidence building.
3. Provision of support mechanisms and educational resources for families of trans people with a view to creating a safe, supportive, nurturing and inclusive family/ home environment.
4. Working with service providers to ensure their services and policies are trans inclusive e.g. schools, health, youth groups, employers.

Full Criteria
It is strongly recommended that you read the full criteria document to familiarise yourself with the details of this grant round and the grant making priorities.

Download the Full Criteria document here.

Application Form
Click here to access the online Application Form.

Closing Date
All applications must be submitted online by 4:30pm on the 22nd April 2016.
Any applications submitted after this time cannot be accepted by The Community Foundation for Ireland.

How to use the online application form
A ‘User Guide’ is available to assist you with completing the online application form User Guide.

Step 1: Click on the link for the Online Application Form below. This will take you to a welcome page. Please carefully read the information available here and confirm your acceptance and supply your correct email address.
Step 2: You will receive an email with a link to an online application form. If you do not receive a link to the application form within 24 hours of submitting your email address, please contact info@foundation.ie.
Step 3: Complete the application form, upload the required documentation and submit.
Please note you will be able to save drafts of your application form until you are happy that it is complete and ready for final submission. You should retain the application form link until you are happy that the application is ready for submission.
Step 4: We will send you confirmation that your application has been received and you will be able to save and/or print a PDF copy of your completed application.

Contact Us
If you are unsure about any of the above, or have any other queries, please contact the grants team on (0)1 874 7354 or e-mail info@foundation.ie

Downloads and Links:
Criteria
Online Application Form
Online Application User Guide

 

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