JRCT’s NI Programme Accepting Applications for 2027 Funding

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) offers grants (there is no set amount) to UK registered charities whose work promotes peace, equality, inclusion and human rights to the ongoing transformation of the Northern Ireland conflict.

Although the main focus of the programme is Northern Ireland, the committee does consider applications for initiatives that work on an all-island basis, or those that strengthen civil society relationships on an East-West or North-South basis (in partnership with organisations in Britain and Ireland).

The programme has three priority areas:

• Strengthening human rights and equality.

• Reimagining society.

• Cultivating peace and reconciliation.

Applications will be considered from organisations that are registered, excepted or exempt charities based within the UK.

Groups must register before applying to the fund.

Groups who have not registered on the JRCT grants management system must do so by 19 August 2026 in order to apply for the current round.

The deadline for applications is 2 September 2026. For more information, please visit Funding priorities