Nano Nagle Assistance Fund
As you are probably aware, 2018 was the three hundredth anniversary of the birth of Nano Nagle, Founder of the Presentation Sisters in Cork in 1718.
To honour “Nano 300” and in the spirit of Nano Nagle’s work for the poor and disadvantaged in education, the Presentation Sisters made a fund available for students in need in CEIST schools for a period of 10 years. Each year, €50k is available across all CEIST schools for students who need some help. The Presentation Sisters have indicated that the Fund is specifically to be for students whom the school deems in need of support not readily available from the school or other source.
At the beginning of each academic year, we ask Principals to send in details of students who might benefit from the Fund using the Application Form provided. We would ask schools to prioritise the applications if possible. Applications for the 2026/2027 Academic Year should be submitted by Friday October 29 and responses will be issued before Christmas.
A subcommittee of the CEIST Board will determine who will receive assistance and the amount of such assistance. The decisions of the Subcommittee will be final. The money will be paid to schools before Christmas to be disseminated when the school deems appropriate. Requests for assistance that arise during the course of the school year will be accepted. At the end of each year, we will ask schools in receipt of the Fund to provide a report (anonymising the students) to the CEIST Board.
Since 2018 the fund has assisted students in purchasing food, uniforms, schoolbooks, class materials and other necessary equipment. Assistance has also been given for school events, transport and other education fees.
In recent years we have all become increasingly aware of mental health issues and the need to support the Wellbeing of our students as well as their physical needs. For this reason, the Subcommittee has decided to expand the range of expenses for which assistance is available to include sourcing and providing psychological testing and counselling.
We would ask schools only to apply for the Fund if the school itself is unable to assist the students and only to apply where necessary. With 106 CEIST schools, not all applications can be granted.
CEIST is very grateful to the Presentation Sisters for this assistance and the commitment that it represents to those most in need in our schools.
Download Nano Nagle Assistance Fund Application Form here
Primary School’s Ministry Fund
The Presentation Sisters have very generously provided funding to their schools in the South West Province for many years and I am delighted to inform you that this generosity will continue for the 2026/27 academic year.
To qualify for this funding, the Project you have in mind must fulfil the following criteria:
- It does not receive grant aid from any Government Department.
- Board of Management is not able to fund the Project.
- It helps to provide assistance to pupils/a particular group of pupils, who would not otherwise have this resource.
- The Proposed Project must have the approval of the Board of Management.
These funds cannot be used for Repairs and Maintenance or any project that is classified as Capital Expenditure.
Please complete the attached application form, scan and return on or before Monday, 15 June to info@ceist.ie Applications received after 15 June cannot be considered for funding.