The Minister of State for Migration, Colm Brophy, has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Ireland Against Racism Fund. This initiative, which forms a central component of the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR), is designed to support non-government and community organisations in delivering projects that address racism and promote racial equality throughout Ireland.
The fund will make available up to €1 million in 2025 and is divided into two funding streams. Scheme A offers grants between €40,000 and €100,000 for national and regional-level projects, while Scheme B provides grants between €5,000 and €10,000 for smaller, local-level initiatives. All applications must be submitted electronically before the deadline of noon on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
For Scheme A, proposals will be assessed based on their overall strength, alignment with NAPAR goals, the applicant’s organisational capacity, and value for money. Scheme B applications will be reviewed primarily for strength, strategic fit, and cost-effectiveness.
In previous years, funding under similar schemes has enabled the delivery of a wide range of impactful anti-racism and racial equality initiatives. Notable examples include Gorm Media’s Wideshot programme, which empowers young people from ethnic minority backgrounds through creative media training, and the Stronger Together campaign by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, which advocates for fairness and respect in the workplace.
Other initiatives supported include Sports Against Racism Ireland’s Football Versus Discrimination school workshops, and Portlaoise Educate Together National School’s Being Together programme, which delivered inclusive educational events and training. In Dublin, the Phibsboro For All project provided English language support and cultural integration for international protection applicants through community-based volunteer engagement.
The National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR) underpins the fund by offering a coordinated, state-led framework to address racism at all levels of Irish society. It outlines a series of actions aimed at making Ireland a more inclusive country, where the impacts of racism are acknowledged and tackled through proactive and collaborative approaches.
