The Ireland Funds, a global philanthropic network, has announced that last year it provided over 1,250 grants to more 330 organisations across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and around the world, with a total donation amount of over €26 million.
It marks one of the largest years of grant-making since the foundation of The Ireland Funds 49 years ago.
The funding is distributed across not-for-profit organisations in the areas of education; community development; peace and reconciliation; and arts and culture.
The Ireland Funds was established to promote and support peace, culture, education and community development throughout the island of Ireland, as well as Irish-related causes around the world.
It is supported solely by funding from private philanthropic donations.
One programme, The Heart of the Community Fund, involved the disbursement of almost €1 million in grants to 93 organisations in 29 counties.
The recipients provide services in areas such as education, building community resilience, increasing environmental sustainability, enabling mental health programmes, and providing trauma therapy.
“We are delighted with the progress made in 2024 which enabled us to reach more organisations and individuals and helped us support the education of young people more so than ever before,” said Caitriona Fottrell, President & CEO of The Ireland Fund.
“This work would not be possible without our outstanding community of donors, who ensured that The Ireland Funds delivered real lasting impact to communities across the island and around the world,” Ms Fottrell said.
