The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides financial support through its Emigrant Support Programme to organisations which are engaged in the delivery of services to members of Irish communities overseas.

The majority of funding from the Emigrant Support Programme goes to support organisations which provide welfare information and advisory services to Irish citizens living abroad, particularly those who are most vulnerable and marginalised, including the elderly. In recent years, the Programme has expanded to support capital, community and heritage projects which foster a greater sense of identity and belonging within Irish communities and strengthen their links with Ireland.

The Irish Abroad Unit works very closely with our Embassies and Consulates all over the world, particularly in those countries with the largest Irish communities - Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand - on the allocation and monitoring of grants made under the programme to ensure the achievement of value for money through economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

2013 Grant Round Is Now Closed

The Emigrant Support Programme 2013 Grant round opened for applications on 16th January 2013.

The Closing Date for receipt of applications for the Emigrant Support Programme was close of business (local time) Wednesday 20th of February 2013 at the relevant Embassy/Consulate .

Applicants are requested to read the Overview of the Emigrant Support Programme before submitting their application.

A complete list of questions contained on the 2013 grant application form is available here  .  

Emigrant Support Programme User Guide   

Proceed to the on-line application.  

Progress and Financial Report Template   for funding awarded in 2012.

Operation of the Emigrant Support Programme in Britain - Read More Here

Operation of the Emigrant Support Programme in the USA - Read More Here

Operation of the Emigrant Support Programme in Australia - Read More Here

Operation of the Emigrant Support Programme in Canada - Read More Here

Operation of the Emigrant Support Programme in Ireland - Read More Here

Operation of the Emigrant Support Programme in the Rest of the World - Read More Here

Emigrant Support Programme Funding 2006 - 2012 - Read More Here