Northern Ireland
Funds research and initiatives in Northern Ireland that promote peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights, with a focus on systemic change and non-violent solutions.
Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Due Dates: February 16, 2026 (Account registration closes, Round 1) | March 2, 2026 (Application deadline, Round 1) | August 19, 2026 (Account registration closes, Round 2) | September 2, 2026 (Application deadline, Round 2)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from a few thousand pounds to £100,000+; single or multi-year funding available.
Summary: Supports initiatives advancing peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights for systemic change in Northern Ireland.
Description
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s Northern Ireland programme funds work that advances peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights across Northern Ireland. The programme seeks to foster a transparent, pluralist, and inclusive society, encouraging democratic mechanisms for managing differences without violence and supporting respectful discourse about the region's historical conflict. Funding priorities include strengthening human rights and equality, reimagining society toward participation and sustainability, and cultivating peace and reconciliation by addressing root causes of violence and promoting non-violent solutions. Proposals are assessed for their potential to achieve lasting, systemic change—especially those centering marginalized voices and addressing intersecting injustices.
