Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has announced €1.92 million in grant funding from the 2025 round of the Shared Island Civic Society Fund.
Making today’s announcement, the Minister said: “I am delighted to announce funding of almost €2 million from my Department’s Shared Island Civic Society Fund for sixty-four community-based cross-border projects across the island of Ireland.
“This funding will support a wide range of activities, reflecting the diversity of life on this island, from scout troops to theatre groups, local history groups to environmental groups, and many more.
“The Shared Island Civic Society Fund supports cross-border partnerships between grassroots community organisations. Such ground-level connections are vital if we are to have a truly shared island.
“My officials have informed the successful applicants, and I wish them every success with their projects. For those who were not successful this time around, I would encourage you to apply again next year. More information on the Fund is available on gov.ie “.
ROIWFA and NIWFF
The Shared Island Civic Society Fund is part of the Government’s Shared Island initiative, supporting practical North South cooperation and engagement between civic society groups across a range of sectors and themes consistent with the objectives and commitments of the Good Friday Agreement.
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To be eligible for funding, projects are required to have a clear North South dimension, involving cross-border partners collaborating on a project to strengthen North South civic, economic, cultural, and/or political links.
The Shared Island Civic Society Fund has an annual budget of €2 million and average grants are around €30,000 each.
Republic of Ireland Walking Football Association (ROIWFA) partnered with Northern Ireland Walking Football Federation (NIWFF) aiming for ‘Health & Happiness through Walking Football’ were awarded €16,800
Source: Government of Ireland Press release 30 December 2025
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