Irish Aid enters into funding partnerships with various types of organisations in the delivery of its programmes. A strong effort is made to ensure that these contributions serve to enhance Irish Aid's core mission of alleviating poverty in a measurable and sustainable way.
Development assistance is very broad and complex and it is clear that a multifaceted approach is crucial in assisting the poorest countries in the world. Each grant type is clearly focused on different aspects of development, all of which combine to offer a comprehensive response to the needs of the poorest people and countries in the world.

FUNDING

Civil Society Fund

Irish Aid, the Government's official development assistance programme, invites applications under the Civil Society Fund (CSF) from Irish civil society organisations. The CSF supports non-governmental organisations and other civil society organisations to respond to the development needs of poor communities overseas.
All organisations funded through the CSF will be subject to monitoring and evaluation by Irish Aid.

For further information about application procedures and upcoming deadlines please click this link:

http://www.dci.gov.ie/grants_civil.asp

Micro Projects Scheme
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Irish Aid has also recently established the Micro-Projects Scheme to support the development activities of smaller Irish organisations, many of whom are carrying out very valuable work which is having real and positive impact on the ground. This scheme was established in recognition of the great interest that exists among organisations and communities in Ireland who want to make their own contribution to development.
The scheme will support small projects in the developing world by Irish based organisations to address the root causes of poverty in the developing world in a way that is strategic, cost-effective and consistent with Irish Aid’s programme. Projects may be funded for up to 75% of eligible costs. The maximum grant is €20,000.
Applications may be submitted at any time. Application form and explanatory notes may be accessed below.
Note: All applicants must show that they are recognised by the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland as charities or produce an Irish tax clearance number (in accordance with current legislation).
Completed application forms should be forwarded to csfund@dfa.ie

Emergency and Recovery

Funding available from Emergency Humanitarian Assistance Fund (EHAF) and the Emergency Preparedness and Post-Emergency Recovery Fund (EPPR) is further complemented by support for humanitarian capacity development which is available from the Rapid Response Initiative (RRI).

The RRI has three pillars:
• stockpiling of relief materials in UN depots;
• a corps of humanitarian professionals available for deployment to partner agencies;
• building the emergency response capacities of UN agencies, the Red Cross, and NGOs.

Under this third pillar partners can apply for funding to strengthen the skills, systems and/or equipment necessary for fast and effective humanitarian response.
The application and reporting formats for EHAF/EPPR and RRI funding are available via the links below.

http://www.dci.gov.ie/grants_emergency.asp

EHAF is available to all Irish and International NGOs
EPPR is available to all Irish and International NGOs with the exception of Irish Aid MAPS funded organisations.
Pillar Three of the RRI is available to all Irish and International NGOs

Applications can be submitted at any time to eandr@dfa.ie