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Peace III Southern Cluster Partnership: Small Grants

Archived Black and minority ethnic Communities Cross community Cultural heritage Cultural, events and festivals Democracy and freedom Faith and religion good relations Multiculturalism Offenders and ex-offenders organisational development Peace and reconciliation Racial equality Refugees and asylum seekers Social inclusion Social welfare and poverty Sport and physical recreation Victims and survivors Young people (13-25) Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Newry, Mourne and Down Large (over £60,000) Medium (up to £60,000) Small (up to £10,000)

Overview

The Southern Councils cluster is led by Newry and Mourne District Council.

The PEACE III Southern Partnership was formed on a cluster basis and covers the four Council Areas of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, and Newry and Mourne. The Partnership was brought together to deliver Priority 1.1 in this cluster area, Phase 1 having been recently completed with Phase II currently being implemented through an action plan known as the Southern Partnership Peace and Reconciliation Action Plan (PRAP), the Plan for short.

Small Grants Programme

Priority 1: Reconciling Communities
Theme 1.1: Building Positive Relations at the Local Level

Help local groups identify and tackle sectarianism and racism at the coalface

Activities:

  • Removal of murals and graffiti
  • Promotion of cross community activities and events
  • Development of cross border linkages
  • Delivery of cross community learning on political, economic or social structures

This priority compliments all other priorities indentified in the local Peace Plan: Beyond Tolerance

  • Challenge of Change
  • Good Relations Forums
  • Alternative Focus
  • Investing in Our Future
  • Encouraging Civic Leadership
  • Celebrating Communities and Culture

How to Apply

Contacts as follows

Godfrey McCartney: Acting PEACE III Small Grants Programme Manager
godfrey.mccartney@armagh.gov.uk

Armagh City and District Council, Council Offices, The Palace Demesne, Armagh, BT60 4EL

Joanne McAlinden: PEACE III Small Grants Development Officer
joanne.mcalinden@armagh.gov.uk

Noreen O’Callaghan, PEACE III Small Grants Claims / Finance Officer
noreen.ocallaghan@armagh.gov.uk

Tel: 028 (0) 28 3752 9600
Fax: 028 (0) 28 3752 9601
Web: www.armagh.gov.uk