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The EC has now issued its 2006 call for proposals for funding from the AGIS framework programme for police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters.

Sponsored by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat) and the Municipality of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the 2006 Dubai International Award for improving the living environment is given every two years for housing, planning and environmental schemes that improve the quality of life for local people.

Leonardo da Vinci Mobility programme European placements and exchanges. Any public, semi-public or private organisation can apply for Leonardo funding - individuals do not apply directly. All applications must be supported by a partnership of European organisations.

The Probation Board is calling for applications for projects which work with adjudicated offenders (offenders on community sentences and for preventative projects for those 'at risk' of offending.
Lisburn City Community Safety Partnership has invited bids for Community Safety Projects with a value of £500 or more for the years 2006 to 2008.

The 2006 call for anti-violence projects has been published by the European Commission. The Daphne II programme to combat violence against children, young people and women next year’s projects should concentrate on European legislation and preventing bullying and violence. Organisations should be based in an EU or European Free Trade Association country.

Secretary of State, Peter Hain MP, announced increased funding for the Children and Young People's Fund amongst other regeneration plans on 14 December 2005.

This final initiative is intended to offer direct help to charitable organisations to pursue their research interests. It marks the culmination of five years of funding that has helped enhance the research undertaken within and about the voluntary sector across Ireland.

NICVA invite you to participate in the preparations for the 2006 policy manifesto for the voluntary and community sector.
NICVA | Policy Unit | 15 Dec 2005

The European Commission is offering funding under the EU action programme to support organisations involved in European citizenship. The programme encourages people to get involved with European issues and build links with people in other countries. Organisations can apply for the funding to co-finance their annual work programmes.

Donate £3 to help the homeless in NI by texting 'Simon' to 60040.

The Child Support Agency (CSA) has launched an outreach programme to educate the public about its services.

Northern Bank and the Community Foundation for NI have provided funding to support development of a small Investing in Volunteers Bursary Scheme in order to widen accessibility of the award.

News, events and fundraisers this Christmas time in the voluntary and community sector.
The Balance Charitable Foundation for Unclaimed Assets has begun releasing to charity some of the substantial amounts of money sitting dormant with financial institutions, which for a variety of reasons remain unclaimed by their original owners.

Parent companies that is. The Chancellor is planning to introduce new Gift Aid benefits for companies owned by more than one charity to donate profits to parent charities.

The banking industry estimates that several hundred million pounds would be available for charitable activity under new policy finally agreed.

Donations for Action Cancer from retailers Musgrave SuperValu-Centra reach the £500,000 mark.

News, events and highlights in the non profit sector for the coming week.
NICVA | John McCormick | 08 Dec 2005

The Northern Ireland Fund for Reconciliation is calling for applications to its Major Grants Programme.
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