PPN June Ebulletin 2020

ROSCOMMON PPN E BULLETIN JUNE 2020

In this issue:

1. COVID -19

2. Consultations

3. Funding News

4. Training & Resources

5. Notices

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Roscommon County Council’s COVID 19 Service Updates can be viewed HERE

CONSULTATIONS

Roscommon County Development Plan 2021-2027 Consultation
Roscommon County Council are embarking on the process of reviewing the current Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020, and preparing a new County Development Plan that will shape the future growth of the County for the period of 2021 – 2027. Click HERE for more information.

Research on Attitudes and Perceptions of Older People to Right-sizing
Age Friendly Ireland is conducting a survey on older people’s perceptions and experiences of right-sizing.  This is being carried out in the context of developing housing options for our ageing population. Click HERE for more information.

FUNDING NEWS

Funding allocated for Agricultural Shows can be used in 2021

For more information click HERE.

Click HERE for more information.

Community Integration Fund

Please see Community Integration Fund announced for community integration projects from the Department of Justice and Equality. 

http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/PR20000114 

The Communities Integration Fund will provide grant funding for local community projects that support the integration of migrants. Applications can now be made online to the Funds Administration Unit at the Department of Justice and Equality.

The application period runs from 9am Friday 19th June until 1pm, Thursday 16th July, 2020.

2020 CLÁR Programme will help rural communities respond to COVID-19 – Minister Ring – €5 million fund forms part of Minister’s integrated Rural Development Investment Programme

Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development,  on Monday 25th May announced details of the CLÁR programme for 2020. Click HERE for more details.

Minister Ring seeks new applications for €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

Click HERE for more information.

TRAINING & RESOUORCES

Click on the links below to access recordings, 

 Wednesday 27th May 2020:  https://youtu.be/YJ2jaEzGIZE
 Thursday 28th May 2020: https://youtu.be/a-ubS7wajis

GRETB Community Education YouTube Channel

The Community Education Service of the GRETB are delighted to launch a dedicated YouTube Channel for people in local community groups, their friends, families and wider community also. The content reflects Community Education courses. Click HERE to view.

NOTICES

Age Friendly Ireland COVID 19 updates are available daily and can be viewed HERE.

COVID 19 Information from Asthma Society of Ireland

Click HERE.

COVID 19 Mental Health Ireland Supports

Click HERE.

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