Three community arts projects in Donegal have been allocated a share of funding from the Government’s Housing Finance Agency.
The HFA announced this week that twelve initiatives nationwide will receive a share of €250,000, including funding for three local arts projects in County Donegal.
This funding for community projects is aimed for areas where the HFA has helped introduce social and affordable housing, from its Social Investment Fund.
Donegal County Council will receive funding for three artistic initiatives, coordinated by its Arts and Cultural Diversity Officer, including a “Smartphone Filmmaking Residential Weekend”, “Fly a Kite for Inclusion” workshops and open days, as well as the “Mentor Artist Showcase”, which looks to enhance artistic skills and cultural visibility.
Announcing the funding awards, Housing Finance Agency CEO, Fergal O’Riagain, said:
“We had great interest in our Social Investment Fund this year, with a range of creative and well-thought-out applications coming from over thirty customers across the country.”
“This year, I am delighted to see the funding awarded to so many deserving initiatives, such as eco-friendly playgrounds, exercise and leisure activities for senior citizens and an apartment courtyard makeover for social housing tenants.”
“The HFA is committed to supporting customers, not just in the delivery of housing, but also in the enhancement of communities around those homes with this fund. I look forward to seeing the positive impacts these latest projects deliver for local residents.”
