The PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme is designed to make funding simple, accessible and impactful.
Over the next two years, €40 million is being invested directly into communities through grants of up to €100,000.
These funds support people-to-people projects that strengthen cross-community and cross-border relationships, helping to build peace and cohesion where it matters most.
The Change Maker Funding Programme offers a streamlined application process ensuring that community and voluntary groups, as well as other organisations, can access funding without being overwhelmed by administrative requirements.
The programme is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and delivered by Pobal, with Co-operation Ireland, Rural Action, and East Border Region providing hands-on support to applicants.
The funding focuses on activities that enhance community cohesion and foster new and existing relationships across communities and borders.
It falls under PEACEPLUS themes 1 and 6: Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities and Building and Embedding Partnerships and Collaboration.
The grants are flexible, allowing organisations to design projects that meet local needs, provided they have a strong emphasis on improving cross-community and/or cross-border connections.
Applications and project delivery follows a simplified process that reflects the smaller grant amounts compared to other PEACEPLUS investment areas.
We have listened to feedback and introduced improvements, including clearer budgeting requirements and simplified partnership arrangements.
Applicants will also benefit from tailored support throughout the process, including one-to-one guidance from our support partners to help strengthen proposals and ensure success.
Funding will be distributed until 2027, giving communities multiple opportunities to apply.
This is your chance to make a real difference with less complexity and more support.
To apply
Find out more about the Change Maker Funding Programme and how to apply at the link below.
