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Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy announces launch of Ireland Against Racism Fund for 2025

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Ireland Against Racism Fund now open to applications from non-government and community organisations
Up to €1 million will support projects that combat racism and promote racial equality
Fund is key part of the National Action Plan Against Racism

17 July 2025

The Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy, today announced that applications are open for the 2025 Ireland Against Racism Fund. The fund, which is a key part of the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR), will enable non-government and community organisations to provide projects and local initiatives that combat racism and promote racial equality.

Announcing the fund, Minister Brophy said:

“I am pleased to announce that applications can now be made for the 2025 round of the Ireland Against Racism Fund, with up to €1 million being made available for local and national projects to combat racism in Ireland.
“There is no place for racism in our society. Every person who lives in Ireland has a right to live free of racial discrimination. This funding underlines the government’s commitment to tackling racism and making life better for people who may be subjected to racist discrimination.
“The National Action Plan on Racism was informed by the experiences of people who have been directly affected by racism and we recognise that solutions to tackling this problem lie across society and not just within Government. That is why we would like to invite applications from local and community organisations who are working hard to develop initiatives to combat racism and make Ireland a better place to live for all.”

There are two streams of funding:

Scheme A will provide grants, ranging from €40,000 to €100,000, to organisations for national and regional projects.
Scheme B will provide grants, ranging from €5,000 to €10,000, to organisations for local projects.

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Applications for funding will remain open until noon on Wednesday 27 August 2025. Groups can access a detailed guidance document and complete an online application form at the following links:

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Notes to Editor

Scheme A applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:

Strength of proposal;
Strategic fit and achieving the goals of the NAPAR;
Capacity of applicant organisation to deliver work programme;
Value for money.

Scheme B applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:

Strength of proposal;
Strategic fit and achieving the goals of the NAPAR;
Value for money.

Previous successful projects

In recent years, funding from government departments has supported a wide range of initiatives that have successfully promoted racial equality in Irish society. Some examples of those initiatives are listed below, with photos attached separately:

Gorm Media’s Wideshot programme aims to equip young adults from underrepresented and ethnic minority groups with essential tools to amplify their voices through film and creative media. The programme provides pathways into the film and creative industry via workshops, training, and events in digital storytelling and creative media.
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ Stronger Together programme highlights how everyone, regardless of background, race or religion, deserves a decent job and respect at work.
The Football Versus Discrimination project by Sports Against Racism Ireland sends coaches to schools across Ireland to deliver an interactive workshop addressing issues of discrimination and promoting inclusive practices with students.
In Laois, a programme by Portlaoise Educate Together National School called Being Together created and delivered equality-based and anti-racism events including workshops, seminars, talks and training for the staff, parents, board of management and students of the school.
In Dublin, the Phibsboro For All project set up an English language teaching programme customised to the complex needs of people applying for international protection. As part of the programme, a buddy system was developed to partner newcomers to Ireland with local volunteers to share culture, interests and activities. A series of community awareness events were also held to challenge stereotypes around racism.

National Action Plan Against Racism

The National Action Plan Against Racism represents a national level, State-led, co-ordinated approach to eliminating racism in all its forms in Ireland. The plan proposes actions to help Ireland to become a place where the impacts of racism are acknowledged and actively addressed.