The 2026 Reconciliation Fund’s Annual Funding Round (for 12-month funding) is now open for applications. The link to the online application portal is now live at DFAT Grant Application Portal

Applications will be accepted through the online application portal until Thursday 16th April 2026 at midnight. No late applications will be accepted.

Due to the high volume of traffic on the online application portal, it may take some time to receive the email to register as a new user, or to reset your password, so please allow for this when planning the submission of your application.

Please read through our short guide to registering as a first time applicant and a user guide to assist with our online application system. Please read this before beginning the application process. This guide includes details of the questions which applicants are required to complete during the registration and application stages of the process.

What the Reconciliation Fund is

The Reconciliation Fund awards grants to organisations working to build better relations within and between traditions in Northern Ireland, between North and South, and between Ireland and Britain. The Reconciliation Fund operates one annual funding round for 12-month grants. Our Strategic Partnerships stream for 3-year funding will re-open for applications in early 2026 for eligible organisations.

For more information and to apply, please visit Reconciliation Fund