Calls for applications for sponsorship opportunities to enhance communication and visibility of Cohesion Funds

For 2025 our aim is to provide, on a trial basis, a limited level of financial support to NGO’s and other local and or community based organisations with the objective of reaching citizens to communicate and enhance the visibility of the Cohesion Policy Funds in Ireland. We will award an overall total of approximately €20,000, over one or more rounds, to a range of qualifying events and activities across the country, with a maximum award of €4,000 for any individual proposal.

When considering an application, it will be assessed on the basis that the organisation and their request for support aligns with one or more of the policy objectives of Cohesion Policy 2021-2027:

1. A more competitive and smarter Europe
2. A greener, low carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy
3. A more connected Europe
4. A more social and inclusive Europe
5. Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories

Consideration will also be informed by the regional spread of applications.

Examples of what can be sponsored

Activities that are eligible for support under this framework include (but are not limited to):

• engagement activities such as events / conferences
• capacity building and infrastructure development, such as website enhancement / development
• provision of promotional merchandise

Interested in applying:

Please send your completed application to cohesionpolicydialogue@per.gov.ie.

Our sponsorship framework and example of sponsorship agreement should be read in conjunction with your application.

Open:

21/07/2025

Close:

21/08/2025

This round will close at midnight on 21 August 2025, any applications received after this will not be considered.
Application and relevant forms attached for you to download.