The Irish Government, through the Emigrant Support Programme (ESP), provides funding to non–profit organisations which support and connect the Irish Community in Britain.
Applications for the 2019 ESP grant round will open on Wednesday 16 January and must be made online here.
Applications are particularly welcome from organisations that have not applied before and/or new projects in geographic areas not previously assisted.
The deadline for applications is 5.30pm on Wednesday 20 February 2018. The closing date and time are strictly applied and under no circumstances can applications be accepted after 5.30pm on 20 February.
Information sessions on ESP funding applications, including presentations from the Irish Abroad Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, and presentations on innovative projects from organisations, will take place in the Irish Embassy, London on Thursday 17 January 2019 and in the Liverpool Irish Centre on Friday 18 January 2019.
These sessions are invite only, if you are in receipt of ESP funding and haven’t received an invitation, or have any queries please contact Irish in Britain
