Scheme: Reconciliation Fund
Category: Government Department
Keywords: Reconciliation peace cross-border
Funding Role: The Mission of the Department of Foreign Affairs is to advance Ireland's interests and values in the European Union and in the wider world, to promote Ireland's contribution to international peace, security and development, to protect its citizens abroad and to pursue reconciliation and partnership on the island of Ireland.
Budget: Grants are generally between €10,000-€30,000.
Policy: The purpose of the Reconciliation Fund for North-South and Anglo-Irish Co-operation is to assist organisations involved in reconciliation work to create better understanding between people on the island of Ireland and between Ireland and Britain. Assistance is provided on a one-off basis, organisations may apply for and receive assistance each year.
Eligibility Criteria: reconciliation through education, dialogue and culture; developing and maintaining meaningful cross-border links; promoting improved Anglo-Irish relations; promoting cross-community and inter-denominational activities; promotion of tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity; academic research aimed at promoting reconciliation; contribution to political reconciliation.
Web: http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie/angloirish/reconciliationfund
Closing Date: None
Cross-Border Relevance
This programme is inherently cross-border
Address: Anglo-Irish Division, 80 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Tel:ROI 01 478 0822 NI 00353 1 478 0822
Email: info@dfa.ie
Web: http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie/angloirish/reconciliationfund/guidelines.asp