Organisation Name:
Irish Aid
Application Deadline:
2 November 2026
About Organisation
Irish Aid is the Government of Ireland’s official development cooperation programme, working to reduce poverty, hunger and inequality and support sustainable development worldwide. Through partnerships with civil society organisations, it supports initiatives that improve access to essential services, strengthen human rights and promote economic empowerment. Its funding programmes contribute to Ireland’s international development commitments and prioritise communities facing poverty, vulnerability and exclusion. The Civil Society Fund is one mechanism through which eligible organisations implement development projects in countries receiving Official Development Assistance.
About the Grant
The Ireland Civil Society Fund 2027 supports eligible development organisations undertaking overseas projects in areas such as education, healthcare, human rights and economic empowerment. Projects may run for up to five years, subject to the fund’s requirements and approval. The programme primarily supports Irish development organisations, while a limited number of international organisations working to promote and protect human rights may also qualify. The 2027 call has a completed-application deadline of 2 November 2026. This stage is intended for organisations that have progressed through the fund’s eligibility process.
Who can Apply?
The fund primarily targets Irish development organisations implementing projects in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance. A limited number of international organisations working to promote and protect human rights are also invited to apply. Applicants must meet the fund’s eligibility criteria and follow its application process. The eligibility-form deadline was 11 September 2026, so organisations that did not complete that stage should not assume they can enter the current funding round. Applicants should consult the official announcement and documentation for confirmation of their status and requirements.
How to Apply?
Visit the official Irish Aid announcement and follow the link to the Civil Society Fund 2027 application guidance. Organisations that submitted eligibility forms should check their application status and follow the instructions issued to eligible applicants. Prepare the required project proposal, budget and supporting documentation, then submit the completed application through the prescribed process before the deadline.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 2 November 2026
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
