The document outlines a £15 million capital fund to modernize and support infrastructure projects for the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. The fund has three schemes: an Infrastructure Pilot Scheme providing £300k-£1.5m grants; a Community Facilities Improvement Scheme providing £100k-£300k grants; and a Small Capital Grants Scheme providing £20k-£100k grants. Eligible organizations must be charitable, voluntary or social economy groups delivering at least two aims of the program like partnership, income generation or improved access to services. Applications were due by October 19, 2007.

1. A GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS MODERNISATION FUND CAPITAL PROGRAMME

2. ‘ Like other sectors , the voluntary and community sector needs to modernise and change to remain effective and efficient’ Investing Together Report (7.29) POLICY BACKGROUND