Change Maker Funding Programme

28 March 2025

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Register for support and be ready to apply for the Change Maker Funding Programme

The Special EU Programmes Body is currently preparing to open two new PEACEPLUS grant schemes aimed at grassroots communities.

The programme will distribute €40 million over three years, from 2025 to 2027, to support the implementation of cross-community and cross-border projects.

These grants are available for a wide range of organisations, including:

companies limited by guarantee
charities
voluntary sector organisations

Support for applicants

Co-operation Ireland, in partnership with Rural Action and East Border Region, is supporting applicants to the Change Maker Funding Programme.

The supports available to applicants will include:

regular programme updates
access to upcoming events and workshops
partner matching
project idea development
application guidance
helpline support

Upcoming support events

You can participate in support events taking place across the region:

Cavan Town: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Monday 31 March 2025, 7pm to 8:30pm

Sligo Town: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Tuesday 1 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm

Garvagh: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Wednesday 2 April 2025, 7pm to 8:30pm

Ballyclare: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Thursday 3 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm

Carrick-on-Shannon: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Monday 7 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm

Castleblayney: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Wednesday 9 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm

Downpatrick: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Thursday 10 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm

Belfast City: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Monday 14 April, 7pm to 8:30pm

Keady: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Wednesday 16 April, 11am to 12:30pm

Ballymena: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Thursday 17 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm

Register for support

Organisations can also register online to access support for the ;Change Maker Funding Programme.

First published 28 March 2025.

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