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Confirmed: €35,789 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded To: Bonding Together Two Border Communities (#Derrynoose Heritage Group, Cornagilta Heritage Committee #Armagh #Monaghan) Impact: A shared heritage project collecting and preserving stories, songs, field names and folklore from #Tydavnet and #Derrynoose. #PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/chan… @pobal @cooperationirl @east_border @ruralaction_ni

SEUPB has joined Instagram! We’ve launched a new Instagram account where we’ll be sharing updates, highlights, and a closer look at some of our projects. If you’d like to stay updated, give us a follow and share this post to help spread the word. instagram.com/specialeuprogr…

Nineteen Belfast post‑primary schools came together on Thursday, 5th March, 2026, at St Louise’s Comprehensive College to mark a powerful moment of reflection and renewal as they reopened a unique inter‑schools Peace Capsule that had been sealed in the year 2000. Read the full story: ow.ly/3Rv850YvVKQ #PEACEPLUSASPIRE #PEACEPLUS #SharedEducation @seupb @earlyyearsorg @ncn4children @léargas @fermanaghtrust @education_ni @education_ire

Confirmed: €29,712 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded To: Across the Ages (Cara House Family Resource Centre, U3A Foyle #Donegal #Derry #Londonderry) Impact: Social, cultural and recreational programmes connecting older people across the border and reducing isolation. #PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/chan… @pobal @cooperationirl @east_border @ruralaction_ni

We are running a series of events to promote an additional PEACEPLUS funding call in the area of Empowering Communities (Strands 2 and 3). We are calling for applications for funding from underrepresented groups across the PEACEPLUS programme and we are seeking to support organisations jointly engaged in institutional capacity, trust, leadership and community-based safety interventions. On Tuesday 24th March (10am to 12pm), we are hosting a designated special session at Brownlow House in Lurgan for organisations supporting Ex-Service Personnel. At this briefing session, organisations can hear more about the funding opportunity, assessment and ask questions about potential applications. Please register your attendance below forms.office.com/pages/response…

Confirmed: €63,993 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded To: Shared Futures: Voices Across Generations (Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association, #Derry #Londonderry) Impact: Intergenerational activity exploring shared history, culture and identity. #PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/chan… @pobal @cooperationirl @east_border @ruralaction_ni

So good to see support for cultural projects which bring people, who may never had a chance to meet or share learning, together. I hope to see many more cultural projects supported through #PEACEPLUS Change Maker funds

Confirmed: €81,131 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded To: AICBARC (Alpha Ireland, Diocese of Derry & Raphoe #Derry #Londonderry) Impact: A cross community network of churches working together to support long term peacebuilding in border areas. #PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/chan… @pobal @cooperationirl @east_border @ruralaction_ni

Confirmed: €83,951 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded To: Líonra Leitir Ceanainn, Cairde Dhroim nDamh #Donegal #Down #Derry #Londonderry Impact: Irish language cultural exchange linking #Letterkenny, #Carntogher and east #Belfast through shared learning. #PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/chan… @pobal @cooperationirl @east_border @ruralaction_ni

Confirmed: €99,566 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded To: Community Advocates for Women’s Workplace Wellness (Enterprise Evolution, Northern Ireland Rural Women's Network #Tyrone) Impact: Shared wellness, inclusion and leadership activities for women in rural community organisations and micro businesses. #PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/chan… @pobal @cooperationirl @east_border @ruralaction_ni

Please go along and talk to the team for advice on this funding available.

PEACEPLUS supporting inclusion for all ,creating links and new friendships- with a healthy dose of summer competition. @SEUPB

A series of 30 minute informational clinics for our Investment Area 1.2 – Empowering Communities will take place next week, both in person and online. These sessions offer an opportunity to discuss your project ideas and ask any questions you may have about the application process. Clinic Schedule Tuesday 24 March – Brownlow Castle, Lurgan, 1pm–3pm Wednesday 25 March – The Courthouse, Bushmills, 10am–3pm Thursday 26 March – The Moxy Hotel, Belfast, 10am–3pm Friday 27 March – Online via Microsoft Teams, 9am–12pm Book your slot: @seupb.eu/s/yGetSMnPmkmGF0eK91w-pQ2?ismsaljsauthenabled=true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">outlook.office.com/book/IA12Meeti… Clinics are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you encounter an error message when selecting a time, it means the slot is full—please choose an alternative. We would particularly welcome applicants from the following groups: • Ex-Security Service Personnel • New Community/Minority Ethnic Groups (inc. Roma & Traveller) • Traditional Cultural Expression • Ex-Prisoners and Former Combatant

Confirmed: €14,543 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded To: Playing Across the Divide (#Antrim & #Newtownabbey Disability FC, #Belfast Celtic Inclusion FC) Impact: Monthly cross community sporting exchanges and a shared Summer Cup with #Belfast Celtic Inclusion FC. #PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/chan… @pobal @cooperationirl @east_border @ruralaction_ni

Confirmed: €35,053 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded To: Pathways Programme (NI Judo Federation, The Judo Academy #Antrim) Impact: A shared development pathway connecting #judo clubs and encouraging cross community participation. #PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/chan… @pobal @cooperationirl @east_border @ruralaction_ni

ACCEPT recently delivered a session on transformational leadership and cultural competence to a group of youth work practitioners at the Shankill Women’s Centre. Superb day, well done to everyone who took part. @SEUPB #ACCEPTprogramme

Absolutely delighted to see PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding supporting such a worthy local cross border initiative. This fund is for everyone and particularly for projects that represent real inclusion of those most often excluded

Confirmed: €35,248 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded To: Adapted Outdoor Education (The Outdoor Partnership, #Tyrone #Cavan) Impact: Inclusive outdoor learning for young people with additional needs, strengthening cross border engagement. #PEACEPLUS #PEACEPLUSChangeMaker Apply today! seupb.eu/peaceplus/chan… @pobal @cooperationirl @east_border @ruralaction_ni