The emergency fund for Voluntary Organisations in Gozo and Malta has been extended, amounting to €150,000.

Parliamentary Secretary for Sports, Recreation and Voluntary Organisations Clifton Grima, said that the Covid-19 pandemic led to exceptional circumstances for voluntary organisations to keep up their work and this extension is to support these organisations through this difficult time.

He stated that more than 125 voluntary organisations have already benefited from the first stage of this fund.

“This aid comes to show how the government holds voluntary organisations close to its heart, even in the challenging times we’re living in. Wholeheartedly, and in the name of all Maltese and Gozitans, I would like to thank volunteers for their acts of kindness. It is in such moments that the nation’s unity and generosity, this country is known for, stand out”, stated Parliamentary Secretary Grima.

The CEO of the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector Mauro Pace Parascandalo stated that the voluntary sector showed how whenever needed, it stands up to any challenge and serves its duty in the community in the best and most innovative way possible.

Albeit, this sector needs to be sustained in order to be able to be of service in the sectors it operates in, as it is the aim of these funds, he added.

This fund is administered by the Malta Council for the Voluntary sector in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretary for Sport, Recreation and Voluntary Organisations.

Applications can be filled in and submitted online by clicking here.

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