Deadline: 23 March 2018
The Ireland Funds is currently seeking applications for its Small Grant Round 2018 to promote and support peace, culture, education and community development throughout the island of Ireland, and Irish-related causes around the world.
Funding Priorities
- Community Development: invest in local communities by supporting initiatives that contribute to:
- Positive mental and physical health
- Community integration
- Sport and leisure opportunities
- Protection of the natural environment
- Supporting vulnerable members of society
- Peace & Reconciliation: support communities in Northern Ireland by prioritising initiatives that contribute to:
- Improved intercommunity relations
- New opportunities in education, employment and personal development
- Education: support programmes that contribute to:
- Increased access to participation to third-level education
- Equality of access to a broad range of educational opportunities for people of all ages
- Arts & Culture: support the promotion of arts and culture by prioritising initiatives that contribute to:
- Cultural awareness and understanding
- Increased access to art forms and collections
- Community arts initiatives
Grant Information
The maximum amount you may request is €/£7,000. Projects seeking larger grant amounts will not be considered through the Small Grants Round.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only not-for-profit and charitable organisations with an annual income of less than €/£1,000,000 can apply for funding. Organisations with an annual turnover exceeding this amount are not eligible for funding in this round.
- Grants will not be made to individuals.
- Organisations may submit only one application.
- Applications must only be submitted electronically through our website. Hard copy or emailed applications will not be accepted.
- Only organisations based within the 32 counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland are eligible to apply.
- The project or activity for which you are seeking funding must take place within the 32 counties of Ireland.
- Grants will not be made to organisations for projects which have completed, or for the repayment of debt.
- Shortlisted applicants must provide a copy of the organisation’s governing document (e.g. Constitution, Memorandum of Articles of Association) and the most recent set of Audited Accounts or bank statements before a grant is drawn down.
- A specific sum of money must be sought (up to €7,000 or £7,000).
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Ireland
For more information, please visit Small Grant 2018.