Twice yearly, the Arts Council offers grants to enable artists and communities of place/or interest to work together on projects.
Round 1
- Guidelines published on 5 February 2024
- Closing date: 25 March 2024
Opportunities available:
- Research and Development Award without mentoring (€3,500)
- Research and Development Award with Mentoring (€4,500)
- Recent Graduate Research and Development Award with Mentoring (€4,500)
- Project Realisation Award (€15,000)
Round 2
- Guidelines published on 12 August 2024
- Closing date: 30 September 2024
Opportunities available:
- Research and Development Award without mentoring (€4,500)
- Research and Development Award with Mentoring (€4,500)
- Recent Graduate Research and Development Award with Mentoring (€4,500)
- Project Realisation Award (€15,000)
The scheme is open to artists from any of the following artform disciplines: architecture, circus, street art and spectacle, dance, film, literature (Irish and English language), music, opera, theatre, visual arts and traditional arts. The projects can take place in a diverse range of social and community contexts, e.g. arts and health; arts and disability; arts and older people; arts and cultural diversity.
More info here.