Creative Ireland Grant Scheme
The Creative Ireland Grant Scheme is an annual scheme that provides financial support to projects that foster creativity and artistic collaboration in the local authority area. It's open to individuals and community and voluntary groups with an interest in arts and culture.
Since the scheme was established, it has funded a wide variety of creative projects, including projects that explore local culture and heritage.
The Creative Ireland Grant Scheme is part of Creative Ireland, a national programme set up in 2017 and supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The aim of the programme is to inspire and transform people, places and communities through creativity. For more details on the programme go to https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/
How do I apply?
Local authorities that are funding projects as part of this scheme put out an annual callout for proposals as soon as the scheme opens for applications each year.
Once the scheme is open for applications, each local authority posts the details on their website. The details advise what kind of projects will be prioritised for funding in the particular year, and how the proposals will be assessed. They provide instructions for making your application, and they advise the closing date.
Note that each local authority administers the scheme individually. This means that the types of projects prioritised for funding, assessment criteria, and the amount of funding available per project may vary. Assessment criteria and the amount of funding available per project may also vary from year to year.
For further information check the community or arts, culture and heritage sections of your local authority's website.