Children with disabilities, people living with illness as well as victims of domestic violence are among the many vulnerable groups to benefit from €5.8 million in funding raised by RTÉ Does Comic Relief and distributed by The Community Foundation for Ireland.
The foundation said that the huge generosity of television viewers, private and corporate donors, as well as substantial match funding from Government, will be used to ensure that no-one is left behind during a time of increased hope for recovery from the pandemic.
The 672 grants range from €900 to €180,000 and are being distributed across Ireland, including specific funding for Northern Ireland.