SEUPB Funds 13 Groups with €1M for Peace Projects

0:00On April 3, the special EU program's body just announced 1 million euros in funding for 13 community groups across the island of Ireland through their Peace Plus Change Maker program. That's over 850,000 pounds aimed at grassroots projects, building bridges between people. These initiatives span youth programs, arts exchanges, environmental efforts, and sports activities. In Northern Ireland, groups are restoring rivers around Loughney and Initioan, running cross-community sports in Antrim and using arts to fight. Racism in London, Dairy. South of the border, its community integration in Monahan, digital skills training for young women in Dundock, and nature projects connecting kids. With elders in Donagall. Soupy Chief Gina McIntyre praised the winners for their smart, community-focused ideas that spotlight cross-border and cross-community ties. She highlighted how they tap into local leadership and resilience to meet real needs on the ground.

1:00The program dishes out flexible grants up to 100,000 euros a piece, designed for hands-on work that sparks relationships and cooperation. Across divides, applications stay open until June 30th, urging more groups to step up. This cash injection fuels creativity and connection where accounts most, proving small-scale efforts can drive big change across the region.