Network Support Scheme 2020 funding recipients announced
Posted 09.07.20
Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is delighted to announce that 28 of its member organisations have been awarded funding through the DCCI Network Support Scheme (NSS) for 2020. A total of €54,057 was distributed among the recipients (see full breakdown below).
Guilds, Associations, Networks and Supports (GANS) can avail of a number of supports through DCCI. These include DCCI’s Network Support Scheme which makes moderate financial support available to member organisations. To access the scheme, individuals can submit an application form on behalf of their network or association. This funding is offered on an annual basis and those applying must be in a position to provide match-funding. It should also be noted that the minimum number of craftspeople required to form a guild, association, network or society is six.
“We are so thrilled with the support from DCCI this year. We fully recognise the support as a recognition to the work we undertake and will be undertaking. Thanks to the DCCI for continuing to believe in what we do and support us.” Cork Craft & Design
“That’s wonderful news and €2,000 will be very much appreciated. This grant will really help us this year so much appreciation to DCCI.” The Leitrim Design House
To find out more about becoming a DCCI Membership Organisation please click here. You can also contact Mary Whelan, Client Liaison Officer, DCCI. Tel: (056) 779 6131 or contact Mary Whelan via email at maryw@dcci.ie.
Member organisations who received Network Support Scheme funding for 2020 are:
Member Organisation | Amount granted |
Benchspace Cork CLG |
€3,500 |
Borris Lacemakers |
€500 |
Bridge Street Studios |
€1,500 |
Clare Crafts |
€1,500 |
Cork Craft & Design |
€8,000 |
Cork Textiles Network |
€2,000 |
Feltmakers Ireland |
€800 |
FORM Designmade in Carlow |
€1,500 |
Glass Society of Ireland |
€2,000 |
Headford Lace Project |
€1,500 |
INSIDE CRAFT |
€2,000 |
Institute of Designers in Ireland |
€3,500 |
Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association |
€2,000 |
Irish Basketmakers Association |
€1,557 |
Irish Fashion Designers Federation CLG t/a Council of Irish fashion Designers |
€3,000 |
Irish Guild of Embroiderers |
€1,000 |
Irish Patchwork Society |
€1,000 |
Irish Society of Stage and Screen Designers |
€1,000 |
Irish Woodturners Guild |
€3,700 |
Louth Craftmark Designers Network |
€1,500 |
MADE in Kilkenny |
€1,500 |
MAKING.ie |
€1,000 |
Na Píobairí Uilleann |
€2,500 |
Society of Cork Potters |
€1,000 |
St. Angela's College GANS |
€500 |
The Handweavers Guild of Cork |
€500 |
The Leitrim Design House |
€2,000 |
West Cork Craft and Design Guild |
€2,000 |
Total |
€54,057 |