The Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme (2007-2013) is a five-year programme of Community action aimed at supporting civil society associations, the fight against racism,
xenophobia and anti-Semitism, the protection of fundamental rights as recognised in Article 6
of the Treaty of the EU.

A call has been announced for the Peace III Programme, Priority 1.2 Acknowledging and dealing with the past (Strand 3 - Securing the Future)
Key activities within this theme will seek to acknowledge and deal with the hurt, losses and trauma and suffering caused by the conflict.
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards recognise and reward effective poverty fighting groups from across the UK.

The Big Lottery Fund, People’s Millions scheme, wants to fund projects that transform the local environment or provide opportunities or facilities to allow people to take part and enjoy their local area.

SEUPB ANNOUNCES CALL FOR PEACE III - 2.2: Contributing to a Shared Society – Key Institutional Capacities are Developed for a Shared Society.

The administration of the Community Festivals Fund is to transfer to local councils effective from April 2008.

The Arts Council has announced that it has fulfilled its pledge to plough the hard-won uplift of £1.7m it secured through the NI Budget 2008-11 straight back into the arts in Northern Ireland.

The Department of Finance and Personnel has indicated that the consultation in Northern Ireland on dormant accounts funding will not now take place as planned early in 2008.

The Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie, has announced on 10 March 2008 the next steps in tackling deprivation in Northern Ireland’s 36 most disadvantaged communities. Among the measures announced are plans to move Neighbourhood Renewal under the remit of local Councils.

The Government has announced in its Spring 2008 budget that Gift Aid will remain at 28p in the pound for a 3 year transitional period. Awareness campaigns on Gift Aid however are only being supported in England.