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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey felt guilty for getting sick while so many needed her help
Now back at her desk, she said, I’m doing a lot better now, delighted people are making use emergency funding for our Arts but I can remember nearly crying, gutted at leaving the people and the work behind.
Minister for Communities Deirde Hargey is back at her desk again (Image: Brian Thompson Photography)
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At a meeting with the sector, the Minister outlined a further round of the Individuals Emergency Resilience Programme (IERP) will open for applications on 17 December.
Applicants experiencing financial hardship as a result of Covid-19 will be able to apply for support of up to £5,000 – or £7,500 for disabled individuals with support costs.
This is the third emergency programme targeted directly at individuals and will be delivered by Arts Council NI on behalf of the Department.
Information on eligibility and guidance is now available on their website.
The funding is aimed at venue support staff, singer-songwriters, session musicians, set designers, lighting and sound technicians, artists, actors, DJs, musicians, rappers, writers/poets, comedians, open mike performers, tutors and facilitators, dancers, choreographers, editors and proofreaders, craftspeople.