As part of its mission to support the development of hospice/palliative care at home and abroad, the IHF operates a number of grant schemes. These grants offer development opportunities under various headings, in line with the Foundation’s strategic plan.

For details of Grant Schemes A-E, scroll down the page or click on the individual schemes listed.

For information on RESEARCH GRANTS, please refer to the Research section of this website by clicking here. 

For information on funding for NIGHT NURSING for persons with illnesses other than cancer, click here.  

GRANT SCHEMES A-E

A. Development activities (Applications via annual call)
B. Sponsorship for specialist workshops
C. Education/professional development
D. Hardship fund
E. International development
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GRANT SCHEME A: DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES - 2010 CALL NOW CLOSED

Description

Grants under this scheme are aimed at assisting development initiatives which reflect national policy at each of the three levels of palliative care. Note that capital development is excluded.

This scheme is open to clinicians, other professionals and/or managers in hospice/palliative care in Ireland. While it is also open to applicants from outside the area of specialist palliative care, a link to a palliative care service provider must be demonstrated - for example, applications in relation to such areas as heart failure, dementia, etc. are welcome, but will require a co-applicant from within specialist palliative care.

Applications with a focus on the following are particularly welcome:

• the development of high-quality services for people with palliative care needs.
• the equitable development of palliative care services across diagnoses, care settings and regions of Ireland
• support for carers of people with palliative care needs.

Informal enquires are encouraged:  Please call 01-6793188 and ask for Marie Lynch or Orla Keegan.

The 2010 call under this scheme closed on 22nd February.  Details ( 2010 Development Grants Call) remain posted here for the purpose of general information only. The outcome of this call will be posted here in due course 

Please note that the alternative 'stream' under which IHF development grants were awarded in previous years - and which was open throughout the year - is currently on hold for budgetary reasons.

SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATIONS, 2009  Click on  2009 Development grants to view successful applications under Grant Scheme A in 2009. 

SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATIONS 2008. Click on  2008 Development Grants - Call to view successful applications under Grant Scheme A in 2008. 

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Description

This grant provides financial assistance for running new, once-off, specialist workshops or masterclasses on specific themes related to hospice/palliative care and end-of-life care. The event should address the needs of specific professional groupings, and must not duplicate any existing programmes in Ireland.

Application

All applications must include the following information:

• Applicant name
• Address
• Phone no.
• Email
• Profession
• Place of work/education
• A statement as to whether an application has been made to any other source for this funding, and the outcome.

The application must also include a description of the event, including its main theme; an indication of its relevance and appropriateness; the learning objectives; the target audience and numbers expected to attend; the proposed date; the names of speakers/facilitators (if known). The amount of the request must be specified, and a breakdown of costs must be attached.

At least one applicant must be a clinician/professional manager within hospice/palliative care in Ireland.

Criteria

• Relevance to hospice and palliative care at any level and in any/all care settings.
• Link to Continuing Professional Development.
• Professional and/or public interest.
• Acknowledgment of IHF role as sponsor/funder.
• Website links as appropriate.

Special consideration will be given to applications focusing on innovation or new skills acquisition, and which have national relevance.

Review mechanisms

Evaluation report on the workshop or event, including attendance numbers and any proceedings/papers.

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Grant Scheme C: Education & Professional Development

Description

This grant provides financial supports to Irish practitioners to assist in their education and personal development relative to palliative care.

All applications must include the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Phone no.
• Email
• Profession/occupation
• Place of work/education
• Whether application has been made to any other source for this funding, and the outcome of that application
• A statement confirming that the course of study and staff release have been approved by the applicant's manager
• A description of the course and a statement of its relevance to palliative and end-of-life care
• Duration of the course
• Copy of the course brochure

Applications will be accepted from clinicians, professionals, managers, or students within Irish healthcare settings.

Multi-annual funded is NOT awarded.

Criteria

• Relevance to hospice/palliative care and applicant's career
• Not previously funded 
• Proof of registration and/or receipts
• Be available for presentation/teaching
• Acknowledge IHF 
• Annual application.

Review mechanisms

National equity of distribution

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Description
This grant provides once-off financial assistance to individuals or families who are experiencing financial difficulties that pertain to palliative care.

Application/Criteria

All applications must include the following information:

• Name
• Address 
• Phone no.
• Email 
• Profession/occupation 
• Place of work/education
• Whether an application has been made to any other source for this funding and the outcome of that application

The letter of application must originate from an advocate or health professional identifying the impact the funding will make on an individual/family, how it is relevant to Irish Hospice Foundation activities and what statutory avenues of support have been pursued.

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Grant Scheme E. International Development Activities:  Sub-Saharan Africa

2010:  This scheme is currently closed and under review.  Please do not submit applications or enquiries until further news is posted on this page.