In October 2022 the Foundation commenced a funding programme with 27 post primary settings in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon area. The Programme, replicating the successful Mary Ann McCracken Bursary scheme which The James Kane Foundation part funds, is targeted at those pupils facing financial barriers to progressing in their education, training or employment.

The schools receiving the bursaries will have the flexibility to use the funds in a number of ways to support those pupils who need it most. This programme will run until September 2023.