The Worldwide Ireland Funds are a philanthropic network that supports worthy causes in Ireland and around the world. Their mission is to be the largest network of friends of Ireland dedicated to supporting programs of peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education and community development throughout the island of Ireland.
They have two grant programmes currently available which may be of interest to your organisation.
1. Small Grant
The objective of the Small Grants Round is to enable as many organisations as possible to fund new and innovative responses to social need.
Small Grant Round Funding Priorities
The Ireland Funds accept applications for projects that fit within their four key programme areas of Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education and Peace & Reconciliation.
Proposed activities should fit within one of their Promising Ireland Campaign Priority Areas, which include
Investing in Ireland’s CommunitiesSupporting a Shared Future for Northern IrelandProviding Access to EducationPromoting Culture and HeritageAssisting Disadvantaged YouthAssisting the Elderly “Forgotten Irish”Promoting Philanthropy in Ireland
Size of Awards
The maximum amount organisations may request is €10,000. The average award will be around €5,000 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. Applicants can apply online during the period in which the Grant Round is open, which will be from 1st February until the deadline at 17:00GMT on 28th February 2014.
Late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
2. Flagship Investments Grant Round
Open 1st – 20th April
The objective of the Flagship Investments Grant Round is to support exceptional non-profit organisations to become effective, impactful leaders in their fields. Funding may be used to support programme or core operating costs.
Flagship Investments Grant Round Priorities
The Ireland Funds accept applications for projects that fit within their four key programme areas of Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education and Peace & Reconciliation.
Proposed activities should also fit within one of their Promising Ireland Campaign Priority Areas, which include
Investing in Ireland’s CommunitiesSupporting a Shared Future for Northern IrelandProviding Access to EducationPromoting Culture and HeritageAssisting Disadvantaged YouthAssisting the Elderly “Forgotten Irish”Promoting Philanthropy in Ireland
Size of Awards
Applicants may request €25,000-75,000. In exceptional circumstances, multi-annual funding may be offered.
Selection Process & Evaluation
Organisations may apply online from 1st April until 30th April at 17.00. Late applications will not be considered under any circumstances. To be considered for the Flagship Investments Grant Round, organisations must be able to provide copies of governing documents, audited accounts and management accounts and a strategic plan.
Applicants will be informed in June if their application has been shortlisted, after which the applicant will be required to make a presentation to a Committee of Board and Senior Managers of The Ireland Funds. Funding decisions will be announced in September 2014.
All grants awarded under this scheme will be subject to external evaluation and to The Ireland Funds’ reporting requirements.
More detailed about the guidelines for both Grant Programmes can be found on www.theirelandfunds.org
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