OUR IMPACT

Our Impact

People are at the heart of The Ireland Funds.

The thousands of outstanding organizations we support across the island of Ireland touch the lives of real people, increase opportunities, and improve society every day.

These stories of impact are just a few examples of what our donors make possible.

The Ireland Funds COVID-19 Response Fund

As the world faces the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Ireland Funds is coming alongside the organizations we support with aid for immediate and long-term needs.

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Extraordinary Investment in Extraordinary Initiatives

The Ireland Funds Flagship Grants have been awarded to organizations that have particular impact in their field. These outstanding initiatives go on to receive two years of financial and non-financial support. Learn more about these organizations that are truly changing the island of Ireland and watch the video to see the work of several Flagship Grant recipients.

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Stories of Impact

Four-year old Isabelle just loves stories. Twice a week, with support from The Ireland Funds, a tutor from the National College of Ireland’s Early Learning Initiative visits her home and reads aloud with Isabelle and her mom. Working in marginalized communities of Dublin, this early intervention has demonstrated a proven track record for increasing educational development in children. 82% of children exhibited an increase in positive verbal interaction over a two-year period.

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Stories of Impact

Our Focus Areas

Our Focus Areas

Arts & Culture

The Ireland Funds support Irish culture and heritage by providing funding for programs that promote cultural awareness and understanding; preserve uniquely Irish art forms and artefacts; increase public access to a variety of art forms and collections; and ensure the protection of and access to Irish heritage sites and resources.

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Arts & Culture

Our Focus Areas

Community Development

The Ireland Funds support communities by contributing to positive mental and physical health; community integration; development of entrepreneurial skills; opportunities for lifelong learning; sport and leisure opportunities; and protection of the natural environment. The Ireland Funds are also proud to support programs that care for senior members of the community, provide opportunities for young people in rural or disadvantaged communities and promote a transparent and effective non-profit sector and a vibrant culture of philanthropy.

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Community Development

Our Focus Areas

Education

The Ireland Funds invest in high-quality education by supporting programs that widen access to and participation in third-level education for under-represented groups; provide access to integrated education in Northern Ireland; support innovation and ground breaking research in third-level institutions throughout the island of Ireland; and extend a broad range of learning opportunities for students of all ages.

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Education

Our Focus Areas

Peace & Reconciliation

The Ireland Funds address sectarianism and violence in Northern Ireland by supporting initiatives that tackle the lack of understanding and respect for varying cultural and religious values; a stagnant economy that has inflicted long-term unemployment; and inadequate opportunities in education, employment and personal development.

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Peace
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