Community healthcare groups are invited to apply for grants
By Mary Dennehy
LOCAL community healthcare organisations are invited to apply for a grant from the Adelaide Health Foundation – before the deadline of April 30.
Based in Tallaght University Hospital, the Adelaide Health Foundation’s annual Community Healthcare Initiative Scheme is open to applications until this Tuesday, April 30.
Board members of the Adelaide Health Foundation, Yvonne Seville, Peter Fitzpatrick and Triona Murphy
In 2018, the scheme supported seven local organisations in their provisions across the community, including Anam Cara, Barnardos, Foroige Tallaght, Kingswood/Kilnamanagh Active Age Club, New age Residential, Pieta House and Saoirse Women’s Refuge.
According to Niamh Gavin, Foundation Manager, a record number of applications were received last year.
She added how organisations awarded funding delivered support to a broad range of recipients including bereaved parents, recovering addicts and children in refuge.
“This is all in line with the Adelaide Health Foundation’s aim to ensure healthcare is available to all and is based upon health needs and not on financial needs”, Ms Gavin said.
The 2019 budget has been increased in response to demand, with all community healthcare organisation, which specifically provide a service or supports within the healthcare field, invited to submit an application.
Under the Community Healthcare Initiative Scheme, grants of up to €5,000 can be awarded.
For further information, criteria and an application form visit www.adelaide.ie
