Grants for Diaspora Organisations: Canada–Ireland 180

Total funding available for Canada–Ireland 180 diaspora projects is €80,000 (approximately $128,000).

The majority of grants awarded will fall between $2,000 to $5,000, and many may be smaller. Applicants are encouraged to consider additional sources of funding as the full requested amount may not be awarded due to demand. Projects that have secured any additional financing required are more likely to be funded.

Proposed community cultural projects should extend and deepen engagement with the Irish-Canadian diaspora in a meaningful way and should be new initiatives or an expansion of existing activities.

NOTE

• The fund does not apply to St. Brigid's Day or St. Patrick's Day events.
• This grant cannot be awarded to projects already receiving funds from Culture Ireland or any other Government of Ireland source. Organisations in receipt of funding for other projects are welcome to apply.

Before Applying

Please discuss your project with your local Mission:

For Quebec, Atlantic Canada, Nunavut and Ottawa

Contact Embassy of Ireland, Canada

For Ontario (except Ottawa), Manitoba, and Saskatchewan

Contact Consulate General of Ireland, Toronto

For British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and the North West Territories

Contact Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver

• Awarded amounts may be less than the requested amount;
• Grantees are required to submit a final report including financials and associated receipts;
• Reports are due within one month of completion of the project. Any unspent funding must be returned to the Embassy
• Public recognition of funding and Canada–Ireland 180 program participation is required. The Canada–Ireland 180 logo will be provided to grant recipients and should be displayed prominently on all materials related to the project.

• Administrative costs (ex. short term and project-specific engagement of logistical event staff or event coordinators);
• Venue rental;
• Audiovisual/tech equipment rental;
• Event publicity/marketing costs (all publicity must acknowledge the support of the Government of Ireland and carry logos, which will be supplied to grant recipients);
• Economy travel for speakers/performers (must be fully outlined as to mode/journey/cost in the initial budget);
• Per diems or hospitality (meal) costs for speakers/performers;
• Visual arts exhibitions (ex. costs associated with the research and development);
• Education projects (ex. participation in education fairs, essay competitions, collaborative events with education institutions with a connection to the Irish diaspora).

• Artist/speaker fees;
• Event insurance;
• Alcohol;
• Gifts of any nature;
• St. Brigid's Day or St. Patrick's Day events or activities.

After you have discussed your proposed project with your local mission (see contact details above), download and complete the CI180 Event Budget Template linked below to outline anticipated revenue, costs, and funding requests. When complete, fill out the online application and upload your budget.

Application Form: Canada–Ireland 180 Diaspora Project Funding Application 2026

Application Deadline (EXTENDED) : 16 November 2026 at noon ET