The Department of Health and Children has a National Lottery Discretionary fund in place which provides once-off grants to organisations, providing a range of health related services. The statutory basis for the fund is the National Lottery Act 1986, and the 2011 fund allocation is €3,786,000

Who can apply: Applications come primarily from community groups and voluntary organisations with an involvement in the provision of health services to specific client groups (for example persons with an intellectual disability and/or physical disability, elderly, etc.), national groups providing information and support for various disabilities and illnesses and groups with a specific interest (for example to provide holidays for elderly, equipment for hospitals, mini-buses, homes, etc.).

The Application Form is available as a PDF Version and a MS Word Version .

Alternatively, you can contact the Finance Unit, Department of Health & Children, Tel: (01) 6354281
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Deadlines: Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 National Lottery allocation. It is in an applicant’s best interest to submit an application as early as possible in order that their application can be processed and considered.