Grant announced for Men’s Shed running costs

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Jerry Buttimer, jointly announced a funding package to support Men’s Sheds across the country.

The funding contribution for this year, together with funding provided by the department last year, will enable the Irish Men’s Sheds Association to distribute up to €1 million in supports to their members with grants of up to €3,000 available.

The funding is designed to assist Men’s Sheds with their running and operational costs such as heating, utility and insurance bills. The details of qualifying period and eligible expenses will be laid out in a series of webinars, to be announced shortly.