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Community leaders in Cork are fizzing with excitement this week after Coca-Cola announced €100,000 in funding for non-profit organisations on Leeside.

The 2022 Coca-Cola Thank You Fund is aimed at charities, community groups and non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland, committed to helping young people take a more active role in the creation of sustainable communities.

Agnese Filippi, Country Manager, Coca-Cola Ireland, said: “Life skills, good values and positive routines are passed down from generation to generation, but with so many young people isolated from their network in recent years, we’re seeking to invest in youth orientated organisations across the island of Ireland that are supporting the next generation of change champions.

“It’s never been more important to empower our young people with the dispositions and skills they need to take a more active role in the creation of sustainable communities.” Applications for funding are assessed under the categories education and training; diversity and inclusion; and those that take an innovative approach to caring for the environment.

Leaders of the shortlisted projects will be invited to attend a special skills and networking workshop empowering them with top tips on how to pitch their project and apply for funding, before presenting their ideas to a panel of judges in September.

This is the 12th year Coca-Cola Thank You Fund has run.

Applications are now open and will close on 20 July and can be submitted via coca-cola.ie/thankyou.