The Power to Participate Fund is a €750,000 initiative aimed at supporting Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) and eligible Civil Society Organisations in Ireland. This fund is designed to strengthen advocacy, participation, and engagement with Government, ensuring that the voices of disabled people are heard in shaping policies and services. The fund is open for applications and will close on June 26, 2026. It provides grants to organizations led by disabled people to work with Government on policies supporting the National Human Rights Strategy 2025–2030, aligning with Ireland’s commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The funding can support assistive technology, training, governance, and organisational growth.
More information about the fund, and how you can apply, is available online here:

Power to Participate: Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement Fund 2026

An information session on the funding call will take place on Wednesday 3rd June from 2:30 to 4pm. The session will be held on Zoom. ISL interpretation will be available on the call. If you wish to attend this information session, please email: [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026