Northern Ireland
Funds research and initiatives advancing peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights in Northern Ireland, focusing on systemic change, reconciliation, and marginalized voices.
Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Due Dates: February 16, 2026 (Account registration, Round one) | March 2, 2026 (Application deadline, Round one) | August 19, 2026 (Account registration, Round two) | September 2, 2026 (Application deadline, Round two)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from a few thousand pounds to £100,000+; grants may be single or multi-year.
Summary: Supports initiatives advancing peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights, with a focus on systemic change and reconciliation across Northern Ireland.
Description
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s Northern Ireland programme funds work that advances peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights throughout Northern Ireland. The programme seeks to foster a pluralist, democratic society, promote non-violent management of differences, encourage inclusive public discourse about historical conflict, and support respect for diversity and cultural heritage. Funding priorities include strengthening human rights and equality, reimagining society with an emphasis on participation and inclusion, and cultivating peace and reconciliation, especially by addressing the root causes of past violence and supporting transitions away from paramilitarism. The Trust prioritizes strategic, lasting change and especially welcomes applications that centre marginalized voices and address intersecting harms such as economic inequality, climate breakdown, patriarchy, and racial or sectarian injustice.
