Charities invited to apply for funding

The government says it's giving away more than half a million pounds to Manx charities working in developing countries.

This week organisations can apply online for grants that'll help them deliver international development projects.

The money will come from the government's International Development budget with £540,000 available over two years.

Charities are being asked to submit their proposals for two-year projects in countries ranked lowest on a United Nations list.

To be eligible for the money, the organisations will need to have a physical presence here on the Isle of Man and be registered as a Manx charity.

They'll also need to raise at least 10 per cent of the cash they need themselves.

The grants will be one of five funding ways the government distributes its £2.4 million annual International Development budget.