Irish Youth Foundation Grants
Funds non-formal education for youth. Eligible groups can apply now.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the funder site.
- Amount
- Up to £10,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Deadline
- 31 July 2026
Criteria and guidance
Annual grants of up to £10,000, with typical awards around £5,000, are available for community and welfare groups in Northern Ireland supporting disadvantaged children and young people aged 25 or under. Projects must focus on non-formal education and contribute to good relations.
Applications usually open in spring.
What is funded
Annual grants of up to £10,000 (typical awards around £5,000) for community and welfare groups in Northern Ireland supporting disadvantaged children and young people aged 25 or under. NI projects should be non-formal education and contribute to good relations.
The 2026 round closed 31 July 2026; applications usually open in spring. Register for an alert at iyf.org.uk.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply.
Apply on the funder siteListings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Last indexed 26 Aug 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).