Change Maker Funding Programme
Register for support and be ready to apply for the Change Maker Funding Programme
The Special EU Programmes Body is currently preparing to open two new PEACEPLUS grant schemes aimed at grassroots communities.
The programme will distribute €40 million over three years, from 2025 to 2027, to support the implementation of cross-community and cross-border projects.
These grants are available for a wide range of organisations, including:
- companies limited by guarantee
- charities
- voluntary sector organisations
Support for applicants
Co-operation Ireland, in partnership with Rural Action and East Border Region, is supporting applicants to the Change Maker Funding Programme.
The supports available to applicants will include:
- regular programme updates
- access to upcoming events and workshops
- partner matching
- project idea development
- application guidance
- helpline support
Upcoming support events
You can participate in support events taking place across the region:
Cavan Town: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Monday 31 March 2025, 7pm to 8:30pm
Sligo Town: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Tuesday 1 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm
Garvagh: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Wednesday 2 April 2025, 7pm to 8:30pm
Ballyclare: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Thursday 3 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm
Carrick-on-Shannon: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Monday 7 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm
Castleblayney: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Wednesday 9 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm
Downpatrick: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Thursday 10 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm
Belfast City: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Monday 14 April, 7pm to 8:30pm
Keady: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Wednesday 16 April, 11am to 12:30pm
Ballymena: PEACEPLUS Change Maker Event
Thursday 17 April 2025, 11am to 12:30pm
Register for support
Organisations can also register online to access support for the ;Change Maker Funding Programme.
First published 28 March 2025.