Community Foundation NI opens David Ervine Foundation

By James Laverty - last updated on 15 February 2012
The Community Foundation NI has opened the David Ervine Foundation for applications which funds children and young people from disadvantaged communities.

The aim of the David Ervine Foundation is to provide opportunities that enable children and young people from disadvantaged communities to reach their full potential. 

To this end we welcome applications for projects that:

  • Offer education training and/or personal development opportunities
  • Are focused on young people or children
  • Are located in socially and economically deprived areas

Projects should:

  • Include cross community and/or cross cultural relationship building
  • Be based in Northern Ireland - Priority will be given to projects in East Belfast but exceptions may be made at the panel's discretion. 

A number of small grants between £500 and a maximum of £1,000 will be made. 

www.communityfoundationni.org/Grants/David-Ervine-Foundation

Deadline for grant applications is 1.00pm, Monday 12  March 2012. 

If your require any further infomration or have any queries please contact Sharon Killen on 028 9024 5927 or at applications@communityfoundationni.org