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’’.
- €1 million is being made available to applicant groups operating at national, regional and local level to support the implementation of the National Action Plan Against Racism
- The overall objective of this fund is to provide funding for national and regional projects, as well as local initiatives, that aim to combat racism and foster racial equality and community cohesion
- The grant scheme is open to applications from existing non-government organisations and community organisations that have a specific focus on anti-racism initiatives
All applications must be submitted electronically.
Applications for funding will remain open until noon on 31st May. Groups can access a detailed guidance document and complete an online application form at the following links:
Scheme A –
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/IrelandAgainstRacismFund2023SchemeAApplication
Scheme B –
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/IrelandAgainstRacismFund2023SchemeBApplication