Welcome for €1m extra funding for community service programme
Minister of State Pippa Hackett has welcomed the allocation of almost €1m in funding for the Community Service Programme.
She said: "Community Service Programmes provide an invaluable service in many communities right across the Midlands and it is vital that they are facilitated in continuing to do that work. The COVID-19 pandemic was difficult for these organisation and many remain in financial need. I am delighted that this additional funding has been made available to continue the CSP Support Fund in 2022.”
The Support Fund will provide an additional contribution of €1,500 per full-time equivalent position and will be administered over the coming weeks by Pobal, who manage the Programme on behalf of the Department.
Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’Brien announced the funding of almost €1 million for the Community Services Programme 2022 Support Fund on Friday. The funding is being provided to support Community Services Programme (CSP) organisations in a weak financial position, pending the transitioning of CSP supported organisations to the redesigned programme in January 2023.
Announcing the 2022 support funding, the Minister said:
“While all CSP supported organisations are now open following the COVID-19 pandemic, many organisations remain in financial need. As a result, I am delighted to be in a position to announce this additional funding to continue the CSP Support Fund in 2022 to support these organisations so that they, in turn, can continue to provide access to their facilities and services across our communities. The Support Fund will provide an additional contribution of €1,500 per full-time equivalent position.”
The Minister continued: “This funding will help alleviate some of the financial challenges faced by CSP supported organisations with limited earning potential, and maintain their viability, pending the planned introduction of revised funding arrangements in 2023, following approval of the CSP redesign in July this year.”