The 13 newly funded initiatives cover a broad range of themes, including youth development, arts and cultural exchange and environmental stewardship.

The programme is providing grants of up to €100,000 for each project.

NI Water and Uisce Éireann will work to identify where investment should be made to address pollution

The Peaceplus investment will support 80,000 people across eight health and social care initiatives

Three projects have been successful in securing the Peaceplus investment.