Open Call - Civil Society in Ireland: North and South: Rooting Active Democracy

Posted on 29 Oct 2025

St Stephen’s Green Trust (SSGT) invites expressions of interest for a major grant to lead Civil Society in Ireland: North and South: Rooting Active Democracy, an island-wide action-research programme designed to strengthen shared values, deepen solidarity, and build progressive, collective power across the island. 

Funding available: €90,000 / £78,000 
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 18:00, 14 November 2025 

In response to current challenges and growing threats to democracy, SSGT believes that there is an urgent need to create spaces for reflection, collaboration, and capacity-building across civil society. The Trust is  seeking an experienced and well-networked organisation to act as a grant partner which has the expertise, relationships, and vision to: 

  • Work collaboratively with civil society stakeholders;
  • Foster value-led solidarity and collective learning;
  • Strengthen cross-sector connections; and
  • Drive innovation in how we engage communities in democratic action. 

A single grant of €90,000 / £78,000 will be awarded to the organisation that best demonstrates its capacity to deliver on these aims. 

Full details of the programme, including objectives and eligibility criteria, are available here: Criteria and Guidelines for Applicants. 

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to SSGT before submitting an Expression of Interest. To discuss your organisation’s eligibility or proposal, please contact: Sara Stokes, Grants and Development Manager: sara@ssgt.ie

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