Ireland Fund Grant Round is Now Open
- 09 March 2012
THE GRANT ROUND
The objective of the Small Grants Round is to enable as many organisations as possible to fund new and innovative responses to social need. The amount of funding available will vary from year to year but is typically around $1 million. Applicants can apply online during the period in which the Grant Round is open, which is typically February – March.
GRANT ROUND FUNDING
Organisations typically begin their funding relationship with The Ireland Funds when they are awarded a grant through the Grant Round. Donors occasionally identify projects through the Grant Round that they wish to support longer term through donor advised gifts and, while a relatively small number of organisations receive funding in this way, we continuously update our records on charities should a donor express an interest in supporting an area in which they are active.
GRANT ROUND FUNDING PRIORITIES
The Worldwide Ireland Funds accept applications for projects in the following areas:
- Investing in Ireland’s Communities
- Supporting a Shared Future for Northern Ireland
- Providing Access to Education
- Promoting Culture and Heritage
- Assisting Disadvantaged Youth
- Assisting the Elderly “Forgotten Irish”
- Promoting Philanthropy in Ireland
SIZE OF AWARDS
The maximum amount awarded is €20,000. The average award will be around €6,000 and there is no minimum award.
EVALUATION
Projects will be evaluated and presented for consideration by the Board of Directors. Lobbying will lead to the disqualification of a grant application. The decision of the Board is final and we regret that we are unable to enter into conversations or correspondence regarding the decision of the Board.
We encourage applicants to seek feedback on their proposals by emailing the Grants Office staff at grantsinfo@irlfunds.org
You can also apply for funding from other Ireland Fund chapters