Donegal children’s groups invited to apply to RTÉ Toy Show fund

Donegal groups working with and supporting children are being invited to apply for funding from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal.

Following the success of the appeal during the Late Late Toy Show more than €3.6 Million is being made available under two grant rounds.

Community Foundation Ireland, which is overseeing the distribution of grants has published criteria to guide organisations in their applications. Full details have been published on the website. The closing date for applications is March 14, 2024.

The two rounds are, firstly, Community Grants of between €10,000-€20,000 for local groups working with vulnerable children. Then, Impact Grants of €20,000-€50,000 for larger projects by groups with annual income exceeding €500,000

Since the first broadcast of the appeal in 2020, more than €21M has been raised by generous viewers to support children and their families in every county.

“Our incredible partnership with the Toy Show Appeal has transformed young lives in Donegal and throughout Ireland,” Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of Community Foundation Ireland said. 

“Whether providing essential services to those living with illness, protecting children in violent homes or bringing play and creativity to those growing up in disadvantage the impact of the appeal has been transformative. Clearly, Donegal viewers have bonded with the appeal.  Now it’s time to once again turn that generosity into action.”