Movement for Good 2024 large grant scheme open

Thursday July 25th 2024

Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership in Sligo received a Movement for Good large grant in 2023.

Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland, in partnership with its parent company, the Benefact Group, is once again offering grants to support the work of Irish charities.

This year, a generous €500,000 is up for grabs through the Movement for Good 2024 large grant awards, aimed at funding projects that will leave a lasting legacy in local communities.

Applications for the large grants of €10,000 or more are now open and close midnight on Friday August 2.

Charities supporting education and skills, rural or community development, heritage, arts or culture, and climate change or environment are invited to apply ONLINE.

This funding, which can be utilised over three years, supports both project and core funding costs, providing charities with the flexibility they need to dream big and achieve even bigger.

The Movement for Good Awards have been a beacon of hope for numerous Irish charities. With donations starting at €1,000 following public nominations and special grants of €5,000, these awards have already supported many in local communities. Last year, three Irish charities received large grants in excess of €15,000: Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership in Sligo, Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health and A Sense of Cork Midsummer Arts Festival in Cork.

David Lane, Managing Director for Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland, said: “We recognise the vital need for longer-term funding in the charity sector, especially when it comes to bringing ambitious new ideas to life and initiating transformative projects. Through our large grants, we are not just offering financial support, but a lifeline to innovation. We empower charities to turn creative ideas into practical solutions that profoundly benefit society.”