I hope this email finds you in good spirits and that things are flowing well for you. I'm sending you my latest list of funding, fellowship and other opportunities, a few updates, a nice little story about my mother meeting a Chinese Qi Gong master, and info on meditation, song-writing, and public-speaking workshops (some discounted places available). Hopefully, you'll spot something here that might benefit you or someone you know.
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Some of my latest happenings:
- Podcasts: My Love and Courage podcast continues to reach thousands of listeners around the world. The latest interview is with musician, author and crowdfunding sensation Amanda Palmer, the Dresden Dolls singer and force behind the excellent book and TED talk 'The Art of Asking'. There’s also a fascinating new episode with Sr Teresa Forcades, who has been called 'Europe's most radical nun'. She's a Catalonian independence leader, medical doctor, pro-choice activist, author and scholar. Listen to the Love and Courage podcast for free on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube or other podcast apps. More info.
- Your patronage: It's not always easy asking for help but as Amanda Palmer discusses in 'the art of asking', self-employed artists, activists and innovators often rely on the support of their communities in order to do what they do. I'm therefore looking for your support to help make change through my podcast, campaigning, writing, media, mentoring and community work. This support helps me reach and serve others. You can become one of my monthly or once-off patrons by chipping in online (incl PayPal and anonymous options), or by sending me an email for more info. No amount is too small and other types of support are always appreciated, too. A special thanks to all who have already supported. More info.
- Public-speaking coaching, and workshops: I've been busy recently doing lots of talks in Ireland and internationally on topics such as community leadership, wellbeing, CSR and social innovation. I have also been offering public-speaking coaching to individuals and groups, and have just launched a 1-day public speaking workshop in Dublin. I hope to be able to offer the same in other cities in Ireland and abroad. Available as a CPD course. Let me know if you’re interested in attending or organising a workshop in your town/city/organisation. More info.
- Susie Q's music and meditation classes: I've had the honour of working alongside my wife Susan (Susie Q) to launch her excellent debut single and music video, highlighting the global refugee crisis. The song has had frequent airplay on national radio, and her music has been covered in Hotpress, the Irish Times, the Sunday Independent and elsewhere. You can find 'Home' by Susie Q on Spotify and iTunes, and the powerful music video is out now on YouTube. Susan has also finished up with A Lust For Life and has become a certified meditation teacher, offering classes, one-to-one coaching, talks and workshops. She has some classes coming up in Dublin and can be booked for others. More info.
- Qi Gong workshop: Last year my mother was on her way to visit my brother in China, when what was supposed to be a 2-hour stop-over in Switzerland turned into a 24-hour delay due to an error with her ticket. In one of those strange twists of fate, on the onward flight to China she ended up sitting beside a renowned Qi Gong master. They became fast friends, and now my mother is hosting his 3-day workshop in Galway in July. Amazing how life surprises. More info.
- Songwriting workshop: I'm hosting a songwriting workshop in Dublin on August 20th with musician and activist Luke Concannon, the man behind Nizlopi's no.1 UK hit 'The JCB Song', and otherwise known as Ed Sheeran's hero and mentor. More info.
Wishing you the very best with all that you do,
Ruairí
Ruairí McKiernan: social change innovations / campaigns / creations
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Funding and opportunity list
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IRISH DEADLINES (scroll down for international opportunities)
June 14 - Dormant Accounts Fund - Mental Health Initiative for Travellers
June 15 - Creative Ireland Grants of €10,000 to €70,000 for individuals, organisations, community groups, colleges and cultural institutions
https://creative.ireland.ie/
June 15 - National Youth Film & Animation School Bursary
https://www.activelink.ie/
June 15 - Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh has launched a new international residency programme specifically for composers and musicians.
http://www.siriusartscentre.
June 15 - Loyola Institute School of Religions, Peace Studies and Theology MPhil Scholarships in Ireland, 2018
https://www.tcd.ie/loyola-
June 16 - National children's rights animation competition for children & young people.
https://www.oco.ie/childrens-
June 18 - The Hospital Saturday Fund Charity (research fund for hospitals, hospices and associated charities)
http://www.
June 20 - Funding opportunity for local Clare environmental projects
http://www.clarecoco.ie/water-
June 20 - Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund
https://www.wheel.ie/news/
June 21 - €20,000 Arts Council Next Generation Artists Award
June 22 - IHREC student bursary for Professional Diploma in Human Rights and Equality
https://www.ihrec.ie/our-work/
June 22: 90% bursaries on part-time Certificates at UCD Innovation Academy - Free for Home-makers, Job-Seekers and Carers.
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
June 22 - North West Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force: Small Grants Scheme
https://www.activelink.ie/
June 24 - Female Leadership Scholarship for MSc in Technology Management at NUI Galway in Ireland, 2018 https://www.nuigalway.ie/
June 25 – Deadline to apply for global youth changemaker summit in Dublin
https://m.facebook.com/story.
June 25 - €10,000 Digital society bursary for artists and creative professionals who want to explore the digital society in their work
http://digitaltransformations.
June 26 - Free inter-rail ticket for 18 yr olds to travel across the EU by train
June 29 - Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland – Accepting New Members
June 29 - Irish Times Innovation Awards 2018
http://www.irishtimes.com/
June 30 - EPA funding to support workshops, seminars and other events.
http://www.epa.ie/
July 6 - Community Foundation for Ireland: Community Biodiversity Grants - one grant of €10,000 and five grants of €5,000
http://www.
July 6 - Hard Working Class Heroes Festival: @hwchfestival Call for Applications.
http://journalofmusic.com/
July 10 - National Geographic Society grants: Early Career, Exploration, and Requests for Proposals
https://www.
http://journalofmusic.com/
July 10 - National Geographic Society grants: Early Career, Exploration, and Requests for Proposals
https://www.
July 12 - Arts Participation Bursary Award
http://www.artscouncil.ie/
July 12 - Traditional Arts Bursary Award
http://www.artscouncil.ie/
July 13: 90% bursaries on part-time Diplomas or Certificates at UCD Innovation Academy - Free for Home-makers, Job-Seekers and Carers.
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
July 24 - DM Thomas Foundation’s Central Grants Programme: Helping Disadvantaged Young People in the UK and Ireland
https://dmthomasfoundation.
Aug 17 - UCC Traditional Artist in Residence (Music, song, dance)
Sept 14 - St Stephen’s Green Trust: Traveller Accommodation Grant Programme
Dec 31: Creative Ireland Programme – Panel of Experts
https://irl.eu-supply.com/app/
INTERNATIONAL DEADLINES
June 15: Eisenhower Fellowships Global Programe
https://www.efworld.org/our-
June 15 - Loyola Institute School of Religions, Peace Studies and Theology MPhil Scholarships in Ireland, 2018
https://www.tcd.ie/loyola-
June 15 - Civitates Call for Proposals: Addressing the Shrinking Space for Civil Society in Europe
http://www.nef-europe.org/
June 18 - Ashoka ChangemakerXchange Summit Greece 2018 for Young Social Innovators (Funded) @cmxchange
https://docs.google.com/forms/
June 22 - EU-Japan Fellowship Programme in Japan, 2018-2019
https://www.eu-japan.eu/
June 29 - Reporting Grants for Women's Stories 2018 ($5,000 for Women Journalists Worldwide) @IWMF
https://iwmf.submittable.com/
June 29 - Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme for Media Professionals Worldwide in UK, 2019
https://reutersinstitute.
June 30 - Ashoka American Express Leadership Academy Bootcamps for Emerging Innovators 2018 (fully-funded)
https://emerginginnovators.
June 30 - UNESCO Young Professionals Programme 2018 for Young Graduates and Professionals
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/
June 30 - Global Good Fund Fellowship 2019 @GlobalGoodFund
http://www.globalgoodfund.org/
June 30 - GLG Social Impact Fellowship 2018 for Nonprofit and Social Enterprise Leaders (Funded) @GLG
http://glgsocialimpact.com/
June 30 - Ashoka American Express Leadership Academy Bootcamps for Emerging Innovators 2018 (fully-funded)
https://emerginginnovators.
July 1 - @OpenTechFund's Internet Freedom Fund 2018
https://www.opentech.fund/
July 12 - $1 million for the 2018 Roddenberry Prize: (1) reduce food waste; (2) support plant-rich diets; (3) improve girls’ education; and (4) ensure women’s rights.
https://www.roddenberryprize.
July 15 – Deadline to apply for the European Youth Award 2018
https://eu-youthaward.org/
July 15 -Transparency International Anti-corruption Award 2018
https://www.transparency.org/
July 15 - Open Society Fellowships for new & radical forms of ownership, governance, entrepreneurship, and financialization
https://www.
July 16 - EU Call for Proposals: Supporting Human Rights Defenders when they are Most at Risk
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/
July 16 - Good Fellowship 2018 in Singapore and India (Funding Available)
https://www.jotform.com/
July 31 - NCMG Peace Award recognizing and honouring individuals and organizations that make an exemplary commitment to the pursuit of peace and justice
http://ncmginternational.org/
Sept 19 - Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, 2018-2019
http://banting.fellowships-
Dec 15 - Chrysalis Trust Grant: Supporting UK Registered Charities
http://www.chrysalis-trust.co.
Various deadlines - Apply for Rhodes Scholarships for Postgraduate Study at the University of Oxford 2018/19
https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.
Various deadlines: Google Travel and Conference Grants
https://buildyourfuture.
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