Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme

Personal data on participants in SICAP. The IRIS Database is managed by Pobal on behalf of the Department.

This is a scheme which aims to reduce disadvantage and poverty. It provides funding at a national level to promote social inclusion. The programme has two goals that focus on supporting communities and individuals: • To support communities and target groups to engage with relevant stakeholders in identifying and addressing social exclusion and equality issues, developing the capacity of local community groups and creating more sustainable communities of local community groups and creating more sustainable communities. • To support disadvantaged individuals to improve the quality of their lives through the provision of lifelong learning and labour market supports.