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 … Continue reading Grant funding