A total of € 964,996 was given by the government to voluntary organizations throughout 2017, information tabled in parliament this evening has revealed.
The figures were provided by Employment Minister Evarist Bartolo, following a parliamentary question asked by Labour MP Edward Zammit Lewis.
He said that the three schemes from which the monetary benefits were received are the Voluntary Organisations Projects Scheme, the Small Initiatives Support Scheme and the Civil Society Fund.
The Richmond Foundation, The Marigold Foundation and Teatru Salesjan benefited the most from the schemes, and were awarded €48,000 each. The Marigold Foundation is chaired by Prime Minister's wife Michelle Muscat.