AQW 47880/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 29/06/2015
Answered On Date: 24/07/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the proportion of the Central Good Relations small grants fund 2015/2016 allocated to projects supporting (a) people with disabilities; (b) females; (c) minority ethnic groups; and (d) older people.

Answer:

The application process for small grants remains open throughout the financial year for projects that can be delivered by 31 March 2016. Therefore funding has not been fully allocated at this stage.

It should be noted that the Central Good Relations fund is a small central scheme designed to distribute funding in year. It supports productive, time-bound projects which contribute to the promotion of good relations. Funding is allocated to good relations projects which contribute to the key priorities of the Together: Building a United Community Strategy. Central Good Relations Funding projects will provide support to people irrespective of their ability, gender, ethnicity or age and as such we do not record information on the funding provided in this way.