The Ireland Against Racism Fund 2026 is now open for applications, with €1.4 million available to support national and regional projects aimed at combating racism and fostering racial equality and community cohesion.

The funding call will be based on five thematic pillars:

– Being Safe and Being Heard – Supporting people who experience racism and protecting people from racist incidents and crimes;

– Being Equal – Addressing ethnic inequities;

– Being Seen and Taking Part – Enabling minority participation;

– Being Counted – Measuring the impacts of racism;

– Being Together – A shared journey to racial equality.

The fund has three Schemes:

Scheme 1 for projects seeking grants between €100,000 to €250,000;

Scheme 2 for projects seeking grants between €40,000 to €100,000;

Scheme 3 for projects seeking grants between €5,000 to €10,000.

For more information, please visit Ireland Against Racism Fund

Closing date: Wednesday 1^st July 2026 at 12noon