# Ireland Funds open for applications

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/02/15/ireland-funds-open-applications/
- Published: 2013-02-15T11:46:31+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The small grants round from the Ireland Funds is now open for applications.

 

The grants is designed to support a wide range of organisations working across the
32 counties of Ireland.  The maximum amount is €20,000/£16,000 with the average 
award around €5,000/£4,000.

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Under what [the Ireland Funds](http://www.theirelandfunds.org) calls ‘four pillars’
funding will be allocated to projects in  Arts & Culture, Community Development,
Education and Peace & Reconciliation. With these four areas the Ireland Funds has
identified 7 priorities:

 * Promoting Culture and Heritage
 * Investing in Ireland’s Communities
 * Assisting Disadvantaged Youth
 * Promoting Philanthropy in Ireland
 * Assisting the Elderly or Forgotten Irish
 * Providing Access to Education
 * Supporting a Shared Future for Northern Ireland

Applications can be made online. The closing date for applications is 28 March 2013.

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