71. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide details of all grant schemes currently available through her Department for which individuals or community groups are eligible to apply; the purpose of each grant scheme; the eligibility criteria; the application process; the opening and closing dates for application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53417/26]

My Department has a range of programmes that provide support to non-governmental organisations, including community and sporting organisations that contribute to the realisation of key foreign policy priorities and the promotion of Ireland's values and interests.

Information on the Department’s main funding schemes, qualifying criteria, details of how to apply, notifications of when these schemes open for applications, and details of past grants awarded are published at the following link:

www.gov.ie/en/department-of-foreign-affairs/services/department-of-foreign-affairs-and-trade-funding/