The T\u00e1naiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence Miche\u00e1l Martin TD has announced \u20ac1.5 million in funding for civic society organisations under the Government\u2019s Shared Island Civic Society Fund. Organisations are invited to apply for funding from Monday 24 June 2024.<\/p>\n
The Shared Island Civic Society Fund promotes practical North South cooperation and engagement across a range of sectors and themes consistent with the objectives and commitments of the Good Friday Agreement.<\/p>\n
The Shared Island Civic Society Fund has been developed as part of the Government\u2019s Shared Island initiative and is supported through the Shared Island Fund.<\/p>\n
Announcing this third round of applications to the Shared Island Civic Society Fund, the T\u00e1naiste said: \u201cThe Shared Island Civic Society Fund enhances the rich cooperation and exchange already carried out by civic society across the island.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am delighted to see the high level of interest in the Fund. People and communities want to do more on a cross-border basis.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrganisations across this island are demonstrating the benefits of increased partnership and I am pleased that the Shared Island Initiative can serve to support this important work.<\/p>\n