Minister Joe O’Brien announces 24 projects to be funded under the Ireland Against Racism Fund 2023
- Published on: 21 September 2023
- Last updated on: 6 October 2023
- €1.3 million will be made available to 24 NGOs and community organisations to carry out national & regional projects that aim to combat racism and foster racial equality and community cohesion
- grants of up to €100,000 will be allocated to successful organisations to assist with the implementation of the National Action Plan against Racism
The Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien, today announced the 24 projects set to receive approximately €1.3 million in funding under the Ireland Against Racism Fund 2023.
The Ireland Against Racism Fund is an important element in supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan Against Racism, which was published on 21 March 2023. The funding call arises from Action 2.14 of the plan which states: "Provide funding for national and local initiatives that aim to combat racism and foster racial equality and community cohesion, in order to support the implementation of this plan and the achievement of its objectives".
Speaking at Dalymount Park, home of one of the successful applicants Bohemian F.C., Minister O’Brien said:
“I am delighted to announce the results of the first funding call under the Ireland Against Racism Fund. This fund is a key element of the National Action Plan against Racism, and the grant awards announced today will assist 24 projects, both local and national, in undertaking important work that will support the objectives of the action plan. I was hugely impressed with the calibre of applications to the fund, and I look forward to seeing the various projects and initiatives bear fruit over the next 12 months and beyond."
Image caption: Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien, at Bohemian Football Club with (L-R) Sean McCabe; Katlyne Armstrong; Jimmy Dignam and Daniel Lambert from Bohemian FC.
Notes
The 2023 Ireland Against Racism Fund for proposals ran from 2-31 May 2023. €1,294,291 has been made available in 2023 to support anti-racism projects through grant funding of €50,000 - €100,000 per successful Scheme A project and €5,000 - €10,000 per successful Scheme B project.
