Irish Aid Grants for Global Citizenship Education Call For 2024
The 2024 Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Call for Proposals is now open.
The call for proposals can be found at this link under the ‘Applying for Funding’ tab. It also includes links to
the Guidelines, FAQ documents, as well as information on DEAR co-funding.
Key dates include:
- Friday 27 October: Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Call for proposals published on Irish Aid website.
- Thursday 09 November, 1.00pm: Irish Aid Information Session on the GCE Grants. If you are interested, please register for the information session by emailing globalcitizenshipeducation@dfa.ie.
- Friday 10 November, 5.00pm: Completed eligibility forms must be submitted to the GlobalCitizenshipEducation@dfa.ie.
- According to information on the Irish Aid website, “Organisations who have not received global citizenship education funding in the past or if the organisation has not completed an eligibility form or been deemed eligible to apply over the last 3 years (2021, 2022 and 2023 call for proposals) must complete an eligibility form.”
- Our understanding is that organisations who last applied for multi-annual funding 3 years ago (even if you were successful) need to complete an eligibility form for this call.
- If you are unsure if you need to complete an Eligibility Criteria Form for this grants round, please contact Irish Aid directly. Organisations can request an Eligibility Form by emailing GlobalCitizenshipEducation@dfa.ie
- Tuesday 14 November 5.00pm, organisations which submit a completed Eligibility Criteria form will be notified of their eligibility.
- Friday, 15 December, 5.00pm: The completed application form, signed by the legal representative of the organisation (e.g. the CEO or the Chair of the Board) should be e-mailed to the
GlobalCitizenshipEducation@dfa.ie.
IDEA Support for the Grants Round:
- Grants Clinic for Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Funding Applications will take place Tuesday 14 November, 11.00am – 1.00pm, on Zoom. Find out more...
- Results Frameworks for Beginners Workshop will take place Thursday 16 November, 10.00am – 12.00pm, on Zoom. Find out more...
- Improving your Results Frameworks Workshop will take place Wednesday 22 November, 2.00-4.00pm, on Zoom. Find out more...
As in recent years, we are also inviting any other actors who are not yet members of IDEA to these training events.
Date: Wednesday 26 November, 10.00am – 3.30pm Location: Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 YY05 IDEA is looking forward to welcoming all members of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education to our next Code network meeting on Wednesday, 26 November, in Richmond Barracks in Inchicore, Dublin. There are places for two representatives (staff, volunteers, etc.) from each Code member. One of the commitments in joining the Code is to contribute to the Community of Practice for this Code, including sharing successes and learning with other Code members and attending at least one of two Code network meetings annually. Register below!
Over the past few months, IDEA and its members co-created a new strategic vision and roadmap for GCE in Ireland for the next five years. This is the successor to Vision 2025 and is called Vision 2030. We are delighted to announce that we will launch the publication of Vision 2030 on Tuesday 21 October 2025 in the Georgian Suite of Buswells Hotel, 23-27 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, 12 noon – 12.45pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please save the date and register below for the event. Please note that there is limited space at this event and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once capacity has been reached, a waiting list will be opened.
We’re Hiring - Capacity Development Programme Manager The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is looking for a Capacity Development Programme Manager to join our team. This is a unique leadership opportunity to help shape the future of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland and beyond. At IDEA, we work with over 100 members, from large NGOs like Trócaire and Concern to smaller organisations and individual educators, all committed to building a more just, equal, and sustainable world. The Capacity Development Programme Manager role is central to this mission. Key role responsibilities: Lead IDEA’s capacity development programme , ensuring our members and the wider sector have access to high-quality training, workshops, and networking opportunities. Design and deliver flagship events , including our annual conference, webinars, and seminars that strengthen skills, knowledge, and collaboration. Drive innovation and impact , ensuring our programmes respond to members’ needs, emerging challenges, and international best practice. Champion impact measurement and research , supporting our members to demonstrate the transformative power of Development and Global Citizenship Education. Collaborate across IDEA teams on policy, advocacy, and communications, ensuring capacity-building directly contributes to systemic change. Represent IDEA nationally and internationally , ensuring Ireland continues to be seen as a leader in the global conversation on education, equality, and sustainability. The role offers: A permanent contract (subject to funding) Hybrid working based in Dublin city centre Competitive salary, employer pension contribution and 25 days annual leave The opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic national network with strong international links If you are an experienced leader with a passion for education, social justice, and building the capacity of civil society, this could be the role for you. Deadline for applications is Monday, 13 October, 5.00pm. Interviews: Week commencing 20 October 2025 For the full role description and application process, please download the Job Specification here
