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Cabhraigh linn torthaí an chuardaigh IS a fheabhsú trí d'aiseolas a thabhairt anseo (3-5 nóim).
Gender Equality: ESF+ EIST Gender Equality Funding Call
- Foilsithe:
- An t-eolas is déanaí:
- Introduction
- Who Can Apply?
- What Projects Will Be Supported?
- Funding Available
- Indicative Timeline
- Project Duration and Payments
- Application Form and Applicant Guidance
Introduction
The Department of Children, Disability and Equality expects to launch the ESF+ EIST Gender Equality Action Funding Call in August 2026. The fund will support projects that promote gender equality and help improve women's access to employment, activation measures, career progression opportunities and economic empowerment. Particular focus will be placed on supporting women who experience barriers arising from gender inequality and other forms of disadvantage.
Funding is being provided under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme, 2021-2027. The EIST Programme is co-funded by the European Union, through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), and the Government of Ireland.
Who Can Apply?
Applications will be welcomed from:
- Public sector organisations
- Private sector organisations
- Voluntary and community organisations
Applicants will need to demonstrate that their proposed project is additional to their existing activities.
What Projects Will Be Supported?
The scheme aims to support projects that:
- Promote gender equality
- Improve women's access to employment opportunities
- Support participation in activation and training measures
- Enhance career progression opportunities
- Increase economic empowerment
- Address barriers linked to gender inequality and multiple forms of disadvantage
Funding Available
A total funding allocation of €1.9m is expected to be available under the lifetime of this funding call. Grants will be offered between €100,000-€200,000.
Indicative Timeline
The grant scheme is expected to follow the timeline below:
- August 2026: Funding call opens
- Late August 2026: Deadline for clarification questions
- September 2026: Applications close
- September 2026: Evaluation of applications
- October 2026: Applicants notified of outcomes
- October 2026: Grant agreements and supporting documentation completed
- November 2026: Successful projects commence
Project Duration and Payments
Projects should aim to be 52 weeks in duration and are expected to run from late 2026 into 2027. Funding payments are anticipated to be made in stages, with final payment issued following receipt of project reports and supporting documentation demonstrating that agreed outcomes have been achieved.
