JRCT is a responsive grant-making trust focused on creating a peaceful, just, and sustainable world. They support efforts that address violence and injustice at their roots, fund initiatives unlikely to be supported from other sources, aim for long-term strategic impact, and tackle injustices at the intersections of gender, ethnicity, and class. They particularly encourage work that responds to the crises of COVID-19 and systemic racism.
JRCT's grant program prioritizes five main areas: Peace and Security, Power and Accountability, Rights and Justice, Sustainable Future, and Northern Ireland, aiming to fund projects that fall within these categories. They are open to cross-cutting applications that span multiple areas but require a discussion before submission. For Northern Ireland, the focus is on addressing the root causes of violence and injustice, supporting inclusive and non-sectarian politics, processes of demilitarization, dealing with the past, and responding to COVID-19 and systemic racism. Across these areas, JRCT is particularly interested in promoting women's participation and supporting work that leads to transformative social change. Applications for work in Britain and the Republic of Ireland are also welcomed if they align with these priorities, emphasizing projects with potential for wider impact.