Scheme: eInclusion Fund
Category: Government Department
Keywords: older people disabilities technology
Funding Role: To provide the Government, Taoiseach and Ministers of State with the support, policy advice and information necessary for the effective conduct of Government and for the dynamic leadership, co-ordination and strategic direction of Government policy.
Budget: The Government allocated €1.025m for the funding of eInclusion initiatives in 2005
Policy: The eInclusion Fund was established to support the participation of late adopters of technology in an inclusive Information Society. The purpose of the Fund is to target those who are at greatest risk of being left behind in the move to the Information Society by exploiting the potential of technology to foster communities of common interest through on-line services and networks. There is a focus on initiatives targeted primarily at older people and people with disabilities. Projects will be selected for funding based on their relevance to and support of the priority areas for action in the Government's eInclusion Strategy.
Applications: The application should provide a brief project overview and detailed project information - deliverables, beneficiaries, timeframe, breakdown of costs involved, proposed monitoring/evaluation mechanisms, accessibility targets. Applications (2 copies) should be submitted, by post
Closing Date: 2006– not announced yet
Exclusions: Projects will be judged on their merits, but there will be a limited number of projects funded. Detailed criteria will be available on the website.
Cross-Border Relevance
Cross-border projects will be considered, especially projects that focus on providing IT services or infrastructure on both sides of the border.
Address: Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2
Email: ispu@taoiseach.gov.ie
Web: http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/