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Launched last year, the Arts Council’s Small Grants Programme has so far invested almost £500,000 in community arts projects. Some 86 organisations have already benefitted from the scheme which aims to bring communities together by supporting a wide range of arts activities.

The Building Change Trust is running 4 regional information events during May 2010 to launch its strategy and programmes for 2010 - 2013 and to provide further detail on the Exploring Change and Deliver Change award programmes.

The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) is increasing the grants for research on ageing issues in Ireland. It is offering up to €100,000 for research projects that will improve the lives of older people.

The Southern Area Children and Young People’s Committee under the Regional Hidden Harm Action Plan, is providing funding is available for services to improve outcomes for children born to and/or living in households where there is alcohol and drug misuse, including the misuse of over-the-counter and prescribed medication.