Equality Fund

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About the Equality Fund

The Equality Fund is available to staff and student applications on a competitive basis for equality projects within Trinity. The Equality Fund aims to facilitate equality initiatives and to promote and celebrate diversity in all areas of the University.

Initiatives covering the 9 grounds of discrimination will be considered:

age
gender
marital status
family status
race and ethnicity
membership of the traveller community
disability
sexual orientation
religion and belief

Initiatives will also be considered for other diversity groups which may be of particular relevance.

Each round of funding will outline priority themes for applications (see Equality Fund Themes 2015-2016 detailed below).

The Fund is specially designed to facilitate innovative and creative equality projects. Staff and student initiatives are funded.

Equality Fund Themes 2015-2016

Diversity and Participation in University Life
Age and Inclusion
Gender Equality
Cultures Meeting in Trinity
Accessible Spaces
Wellbeing and University Life
Human Rights & LGBT Rights

Equality Fund Showcase

The Equality Fund Showcase is an annual event which highlights the projects funded by the Equality Fund in the previous year. The 2015 Equality Fund Showcase will be held on Thursday 26 November at 1pm in Room 3.19, Áras an Phiarsaigh, and all are welcome to attend. Those interested in applying to the 2015-16 Fund are particularly encouraged to come and meet with last year’s project organisers, who will be on hand to share their advice and experience.

Date: Thursday 26th November

Time: 1.00pm-2.00pm

Venue: Room 3.19, Áras an Phiarsaigh, Trinity College Dublin

All welcome and admission is free

How to Apply

Equality Fund Sub-Committee membership

Equality Fund Terms of Reference

Information for project organizers

Equality Fund payment guidelines

Equality Fund feedback form