Shared Island Funding

Shared Island Funding

Funding from the Shared Island Fund is allocated by the Government to Departments and Agencies to support the delivery of projects that implement Programme for Government priorities on Shared Island.

These projects are developed and taken forward in cooperation with counterparts in Northern Ireland and focus on practical cross-border collaboration in a range of areas including on key infrastructure projects, climate action, tourism, culture and research.

In some cases, Departments operate programmes that offer grant and funding opportunities that are open to applications as part of the Shared Island Initiative. These programmes support the broadening of cooperation, connections and mutual understanding across all communities on the island of Ireland.

SI programmes that are currently open for application:

Civic Society Fund

• Led by: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Application deadline: Call for applications closes the 27th June 2025.
• Purpose: Supports civic society organisations developing cross-border projects that address shared social, environmental, and community challenges.
• Allocation to date: Almost €3 million awarded to 120 projects across areas such as climate action, social enterprise, and community cohesion.
• Who can apply: Non-profits, voluntary groups, and community-based organisations in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.

More Info on how to apply: Civic Society Fund