The leading peace-building charity on the island of Ireland working to build vibrant societies through respect for diversity, peace & reconciliation.
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📢 Are you a group in Louth, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Sligo or Donegal?
We're offering 1-to-1 meetings to discuss project ideas or applications for grants of up to €100,000 through the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme.
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The Stelios Foundation North South Business Awards. is now open for applications. With €500k in prize money, the gold winner receiving €150k to invest in their business. We encourage ambitious businesses from across the island to apply .
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has announced the launch of the North–South Business Cooperation Awards, returning with a total prize fund of €500,000 to support cross-border entrepreneurship across the island of Ireland.
The Awards, delivered in partnership with Co-operation Ireland, recognise start-ups building meaningful commercial links between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and aim to strengthen cooperation, innovation and job creation across both markets.
Eligibility criteria include:
✅Start-ups incorporated in 2020 or later
✅Registered in either Ireland (CRO) or Northern Ireland (Companies House)
✅Active across both sides of the border with a customer base in both markets
✅Minimum turnover of €200,000 / £160,000 and at least 3 employees (excluding founders)
✅Founder/shareholder must own at least 50% of the business
✅Joint applications encouraged for companies collaborating cross-border (any sector)
✅Previous Gold and Silver winners are not eligible (Bronze winners may reapply)
Full details and applications are available at stelios.ie and stelios.foundation
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Have you applied for Change Maker funding?
Confirmed: €99,907 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
Recipient: Donegal Sports Partnership - Growing Together (#Donegal #Derry #Londonderry)
Purpose: An intergenerational, nature based programme connecting older adults and children through outdoor activity, biodiversity learning, storytelling and shared community gardening across the border region.
Apply today: seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €96,624 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
Recipient: Cultúrlann Caisleán Ruairí - Preserving the Tom Dunn Legacy (#Down #Rostrevor)
Purpose: An intergenerational arts and heritage project featuring living history work, theatre production, primary and secondary school programmes and community workshops focused on music, crafts and placenames.
Find out more here: seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €93,271 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
Recipient: North #Belfast Interface Network - Peace Walls Programme
Purpose: A structured series of workshops, facilitated conversations and shared visits for communities living in #interface areas. The programme supports participants to explore identity, culture and local history in a safe environment.
Apply today: seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Have you applied for Change Maker funding?
Confirmed: €54,734 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
Recipient: Diversity Arts Project - Sole Purpose (#Derry #Londonderry #Donegal)
Purpose: A cross border and cross-community arts programme involving migrant communities. The project encourages dialogue and joint creative work with a particular focus on anti racism and cultural inclusion.
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Recipient: Dundalk Institute of Technology (@DkIT_ie) - ImmerseHER (#Louth #Armagh #Down #Antrim)
Purpose: A skills development scheme for young women aged 16–25. The programme uses immersive arts and digital training to support identity exploration, creativity, technical skills and cross border relationship building.
Have you applied? seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €99,816 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded – have you applied?
Recipient: Sport Play & Peace - Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues (#Antrim)
Purpose: A children’s cross community project connecting participants from north #Belfast, and #Ards and north #Down. The programme promotes positive mental health awareness through sustained contact and shared activity.
Why not apply for Change Maker funding today? Find out more here: seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Sport, environmental, anti-racism and mental health initiatives among 13 projects to receive share of €1.06m PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding pot
We're delighted to announce investment of more than €1.06 million in cross‑community and cross‑border peacebuilding initiatives across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.
The Change Maker Programme provides flexible grants of up to €100,000 to support people‑to‑people projects that build meaningful relationships, strengthen local connections and encourage cooperation across traditional community divides.
The newly funded initiatives span a wide range of themes, including youth development, arts and cultural exchange, environmental stewardship, heritage, sport, wellbeing, shared learning and anti‑racism programming. Together, they reflect the creativity, commitment and leadership within communities across the region.
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
🤝 Great to be part of the #ICMAGlobalExchange on local gov collaboration & innovation at @KilleavyCastle last week. Brilliant to see partners come together & share what works in practice.
Thanks @CooperationIRL @ICMA + Connected Councils Network + CIMA Northern Ireland Branch
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🚨Have you applied for #PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding?
Your organisation could be eligible for up to €𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐤.
Find out more here 👉 seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
📢 Funding totalling €40million has been allocated for cross-community and cross-border projects through the #PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme.
⏰ The first round of general funding is open until 30 June 2026.
The programme is providing grants of up to €100,000 for each project, supporting people-to-people projects that encourage cross-community and cross-border cooperation.
More 👉: seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
#PEACEPLUSChangeMakers #CrossBorder #CrossCommunity
ALT Flyer with further details of Change Maker Funding Programme and QR code to website
🚨We're Hiring! 🚨
Co-operation Ireland is seeking a a Programme Executive (Youth Work Specialism) to join our Future Leaders Programme
For more in formation and to apply click here 👇
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €35,789 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
To: Bonding Together Two Border Communities (#Derrynoose Heritage Group, Cornagilta Heritage Committee #Armagh #Monaghan)
Impact: A shared heritage project collecting and preserving stories, songs, field names and folklore from #Tydavnet and #Derrynoose.
#PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker
Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €29,712 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
To: Across the Ages (Cara House Family Resource Centre, U3A Foyle #Donegal #Derry #Londonderry)
Impact: Social, cultural and recreational programmes connecting older people across the border and reducing isolation.
#PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker
Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €19,541 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
To: Supporting Rural Communities to Access the Great Outdoors (The Outdoor Partnership, #Derry #Londonderry)
Impact: Outdoor activity and shared learning that opens access to nature and promotes mutual understanding.
#PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker
Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €76,475 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
To: Bridging Divides (PeacePlayers NI, #Antrim)
Impact: Basketball, leadership and peacebuilding programmes for young people across NI communities.
#PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker
Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €99,717 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
To: Sailing Together (RYA Northern Ireland, #Down)
Impact: Cross community youth sailing that builds cooperation, confidence and teamwork.
#PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker
Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €94,930 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
To: Layered Lands (WheelWorks Regional Youth Arts Charity)
Impact: Co created AR heritage experiences linking participants in #Newry and #Dundalk through shared stories and place based exploration.
#PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker
Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Confirmed: €80,051 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded
To: The Link Up (WheelWorks Arts)
Impact: A youth led podcast connecting young people in #Armagh and #Monaghan through shared digital storytelling.
#PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker
Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-ma…
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Co-operation Ireland retweeted
Over €1.17 million awarded to 18 community organisations through the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme.
The funded projects span youth leadership, inclusive sport, outdoor learning, arts and heritage, intergenerational engagement, women’s wellbeing, cancer support outreach and neighbourhood initiatives.
Collectively, these initiatives will bring together children and young people, families, volunteers, older people and migrant communities, strengthening everyday relationships across towns and rural areas on both sides of the border.
Welcoming the awards, SEUPB Chief Executive Gina McIntyre said: “I want to congratulate all 18 organisations receiving support through the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme. Each has brought forward strong, thoughtful proposals that place cross community and/or cross border engagement at their core. These projects reflect the commitment, creativity and leadership that exists across our region.
“I would also encourage other groups to explore this opportunity. These projects funded may inspire an idea. The Change Maker Funding Programme is designed to be straightforward, flexible and applicants are well supported. Our aim is to ensure grassroots organisations can access funding that helps build relationships, confidence and connection where it is needed most.”
Read more: seupb.eu/latest/news/over-eu…
