Public Health Agency funding

The Public Health Agency (PHA) wishes to announce that a small grant funding programme is available to support voluntary, community and statutory organisations in developing and providing initiatives aimed at improving health and well being and which address activities set out in the priorities and Action Plans of the four local Drugs & Alcohol Co-ordination Teams (DACT).

• Eastern Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team
• Northern Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team
• Western Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team
• Southern Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team

The PHA will only consider applications from statutory organisations if they are in partnership with voluntary or community organisations. Proposals must:

• Demonstrate local community involvement;
• Address outcomes locally as identified within the respective DACT Action Plans 2009/11 and/or regional "Addressing Young People's Drinking in Northern Ireland Action Plan"

The PHA would in addition welcome proposals that;

• Target the top 25% most disadvantaged ward areas in each of the DACT areas;

Proposals are up to a maximum value of £5,000 (Minimum amount £500) Further information, application forms and guidance notes which advise those wishing to apply for funding of the relevant criteria and conditions are available from the relevant PHA/DACT office below.

Local workshops will also be held for potential applicants to advise and explain the application process. To register and/or gain further details on the workshop(s) please again contact the relevant PHA/DACT office below.

PHA Eastern Office
(Eastern Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team)
Mrs Marianne Ireland
Tel:  (028) 9027 9398
Fax:  (028) 9031 1711
Email: marianne.ireland@hscni.net

PHA Northern Office
(Northern Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team)
Mrs Elaine Orr
Tel: 028 2531 1111
Fax: 028 2531 1122
Email: elaine.orr@hscni.net

PHA Western Office
(Western Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team)
Mrs Barbara Ward
Tel:  (028) 8225 3950
Fax:  (028) 8225 3959
Email: barbara.ward@hscni.net

PHA Southern Office
(Southern Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team)
Mrs Joan Porter
Tel: (028) 3741 4557
Fax: (028) 3741 4634
Email: joan.porter@hscni.net

They will make every effort to use the most appropriate communication for your needs. If you have specific communication needs, please contact the relevant person above.

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 12 March 2010