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Peace II Extension Programme Measure 2.1 - Reconciliation For Sustainable Peace (Project Funding) Extension
Tuesday 14 March 2006
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
“Towards a society free from sectarianism”
Peace II Extension Programme Measure 2.1 - Reconciliation For Sustainable Peace (Project Funding)
CRC wishes to invite grant aid applications from organisations interested in developing and delivering peace-building and reconciliation projects engaging minority ethnic communities* and projects supporting peace-building efforts in interface areas on an inter-community basis** across Northern Ireland.
* Minority Ethnic Work:
Project activity that assists increased understanding of and between, and respect for and between traditions and people from different ethnic backgrounds. This work should aim to promote an appreciation of cultural diversity, promote reconciliation and build relationships with and between those from minority ethnic communities.
**Inter-community Interface Work:
Project activity that will promote peace-building work on interfaces, where dispute is high and community relations, correspondingly poor. Planned work should aim to promote substantial inter-community co-operation across physical, political, cultural and religious divides in addressing issues of mistrust and division.
Applicants to this Measure will clearly have to demonstrate how proposed project activity will:
- Address the legacy of the conflict (i.e. help to create a normal and peaceful society by addressing specific problems caused by 'the Troubles'); and/or
- Take opportunities arising from peace (i.e. focus on opportunities which are now possible as a result of peace).
Application forms and guidance notes will be available from Tuesday 14 March 2006 and the Measure will remain open until 12noon Tuesday 11 April 2006. The application process requires the completion of an online Part A which is available at www.eugrants.org. The Part B and accompanying Guidance Notes will be available in hard copy by contacting Eileen Deacon on 028 90 227500 or at edeacon@nicrc.org.uk. Alternatively you can write to the European Programme, Community Relations Council, Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast, BT1 6DN.
CRC would particularly welcome applications from groups who have not previously applied, especially from those under-represented within the PEACE II Programme. In this context we note that in some funding Measures there is an under-representation of applications from Protestant working class areas, isolated rural communities and ethnic minority groups. All applications will be assessed on merit against standard criteria.
All applicants should note that given the limited budget available, CRC may not be able to fund all or part of applications received.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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