Priorities Fund
Priorities Fund open for applications
The Church of Ireland Priorities Fund is now open for applications. The fund provides resources for growth within the Church of Ireland and the wider community.
Contributions to the fund come directly from Church of Ireland parishes and since its establishment in 1980, over €17 million (£14 million) has been distributed in grants. Seven categories are currently supported by the fund:
- Ministry;
- Retirement;
- Education;
- Community;
- Areas of need;
- Outreach initiatives; and
- Innovative ministry in a rural context.
Application forms for grants to parishes or organisations within the Church of Ireland are now available. Please note that the fund is not open to applications from individuals. Forms can be downloaded at www.priorities.ireland.anglican.org and are also available by contacting Mrs Sylvia Simpson, Priorities Fund Office, Church of Ireland House, Church Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 CF47. Tel: 00 353 1 4125 607. Email: priorities@ireland.anglican.org
The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is Monday, 31st October 2016.