The Programmes of Grants for Community and Voluntary Organisations was funded by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with part-funding made available from The National Lottery.
Pobal administers the Programmes on behalf of the Department. The aim of the Programmes is to support or enhance the activities of both local and national community and voluntary groups which are addressing disadvantage in the community.
There were two programmes as follows:
Programme 1: Scheme of Refurbishment Grants and Scheme of Equipment Grants
Programme 2: Scheme of Training Grants
The Programmes of Grants for Community and Voluntary Organisations is currently closed for applications.