Minister Joe O’Brien Announces Ireland Against Racism Funding Call

Posted on 2 May 2023

The Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien, today announced that applications can now be made for funding from the Ireland Against Racism Fund.

The Ireland Against Racism funding call is an important element in supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan Against Racism, which was published on 21 March 2023. The funding call arises from Action 2.14 of the plan which states: ‘‘Provide funding for national and local initiatives that aim to combat racism and foster racial equality and community cohesion, in order to support the implementation of this plan and the achievement of its objectives’’.

There are two streams of funding:

Scheme A will provide grants, ranging from €50,000 to €100,000, to organisations for national and regional projects.

Scheme B will provide grants, ranging from €5,000 to €10,000, to organisations for local projects.

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Applications for funding will remain open until noon on 31 May. 

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