Northern Ireland
This grant supports research and initiatives advancing peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights for systemic change and a cohesive, diverse society across Northern Ireland.
Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Due Dates: February 16, 2026 (Account registration, Round one) | March 2, 2026 (Application deadline, Round one, 10:00am) | August 19, 2026 (Account registration, Round two) | September 2, 2026 (Application deadline, Round two, 10:00am)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from a few thousand pounds to £100,000+ over one or more years; both project and core/unrestricted grants available.
Summary: Funds initiatives advancing peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights for systemic change and a cohesive, diverse society across Northern Ireland.
Description
The Northern Ireland programme of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust supports work that advances peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights across Northern Ireland. The programme seeks to foster a pluralist political culture, promote effective democratic mechanisms for managing differences, encourage respectful public discourse about historical conflict, and build a cohesive society that celebrates diversity and cultural heritage. Funding priorities include:
- Strengthening human rights and equality: Supporting implementation of human rights commitments, countering discrimination, and amplifying anti-racist voices.
- Reimagining society: Fostering inclusive, participatory, and evidence-based public discourse; supporting progressive social movements.
- Cultivating peace and reconciliation: Addressing the root causes of violence, supporting transitions from paramilitarism to civilian life, and encouraging non-violent conflict resolution.
The programme emphasizes strategic, systemic change, centering the voices and experiences of marginalized groups and prioritizing work with broad, lasting impact across Northern Ireland.
