Organisations who provide funding opportunities through a submission based application process.
The Arts Council is the national agency for funding, developing and promoting the arts in Ireland. Its funds come from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Its role is to provide advice to government on artistic matters; to advise, assist and support individuals and arts organisations and a wide range of governmental and… Read More
70 Merrion Square
Dublin 2
Dublin
Ireland
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+353 (0)1 618 0200
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info@artscouncil.ie
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www.artscouncil.ie
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is the statutory body through which public funding for the arts in Northern Ireland is channelled. The Arts Council is funded by grant-in-aid by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) and has responsibility for distributing Lottery funds, to the arts in Northern Ireland. Its principal functions are:… Read More
MacNeice House
77 Malone Road
Belfast, BT9 6AQ
Antrim
Northern Ireland
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+44 (0)28 9038 5207
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gcampbell@artscouncil-ni.org
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www.artscouncil-ni.org
Projects need to be based in Northern Ireland and organisations need to be constituted in the UK. Awards for All (Northern Ireland) will not fund projects run by arts organisations or artists to carry out their work and/or engage people in the arts, but can fund projects that meet the aims and priorities of the… Read More
1 Cromac Quay, Cromac Wood
Ormeau Road
Belfast BT7 2JD
Antrim
Northern Ireland
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+44 (0)28 90 551 455
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enquiries.ni@biglotteryfund.org.uk
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www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Business to Arts brokers, enables and supports creative partnerships between business, individuals and the arts. We work with artists and arts organisations providing a range of training opportunities and coaching to help diversify income streams, grow audiences and improve efficiencies. The Allianz Business to Arts Awards recognise businesses, artists and arts organisations that develop creative… Read More
44 East Essex Street
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Dublin
Ireland
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+353 (0)1 672 5336
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info@businesstoarts.ie
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www.businesstoarts.ie
The Community Relations Council aims to support and advise projects which encourage a positive awareness of difference and diversity both between communities and within communities in Northern Ireland. Funds: The Council administers various grant schemes in pursuit of the above aims and arts-based projects may be eligible. Application procedure: Application forms, criteria and further information… Read More
6 Murray Street
Belfast
BT1 6DN
Antrim
Northern Ireland
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+44 (0)28 9022 7500
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info@nicrc.org.uk
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www.nicrc.org.uk
Twice yearly, the Arts Council offers grants to enable artists and communities of place or interest to work together on projects. The scheme covers all art forms (including theatre). The Artist in the Community Scheme is managed by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, providing services for arts development and collaborative arts practice… Read More
2 Curved Street (Filmbase Building)
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Dublin
Ireland
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+353 (0)1 473 6600
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support@create-ireland.ie
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www.create-ireland.ie
Culture Ireland operates a range of funding programmes to support and promote the presentation of Irish arts internationally. The current initiatives include a Regular grants round, the See Here scheme, a Showcase programme and Special Initiatives funding.
Third Floor
23 Kildare Street
Dublin 2
Dublin
Ireland
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+353 (0)1 631 3905
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info@cultureireland.gov.ie
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www.cultureireland.ie
Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo. was set up to implement an Arts Plan for the Gaeltacht. It is funded jointly by the Arts Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta. Three Arts Officers are employed in the various Gaeltacht regions (Connacht and Co. Meath, Munster and Donegal) to assist and encourage artists and arts organisations to develop arts… Read More
Údarás na Gaeltachta
Na Forbacha
Co. na Gailimhe
Galway
Ireland
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+353 (0)91 503 220
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ealain@udaras.ie
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www.ealain.ie
Dates
Please contact the Arts Office directly to enquire about dates.
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany’s cultural, social and political life. We face the cultural policy challenges of globalisation and… Read More
37 Merrion Square
Dublin 2
Dublin
Ireland
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+353 (0)1 661 1155
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arts@dublin.goethe.org
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www.goethe.de/dublin
The British Council in Ireland, in partnership with individuals, institutions and organisations, supports the relationship between Ireland and the UK through developing projects in arts, science and society.
Newmount House
22/24 Lower Mount Street
Dublin 2
Dublin
Ireland
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+353 (0)1 676 4088
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info@ie.britishcouncil.org
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www.britishcouncil.ie
The British Council in Northern Ireland seeks to present a realistic and balanced image of Northern Ireland overseas in partnership with bodies working primarily in the cultural sector, civil society, human rights and gender issues. Funds: Contributes to Northern Irish companies touring abroad (including Republic of Ireland). Will also assist with foreign practitioners visiting Northern… Read More
The Boat
7th floor, 49 Queen's Square
Belfast, BT1 3FG
Antrim
Northern Ireland
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+44 (0)28 9019 2252
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colette.norwood@britishcouncil.org
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www.britishcouncil.org/nireland
The Ireland Funds support Irish culture and heritage by providing funding for programs that promote cultural awareness and understanding; preserve uniquely Irish art forms and artefacts; increase public access to a variety of art forms and collections support community arts initiatives; and ensure the protection of and access to Irish heritage sites and resources.
2nd Floor
25 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2
Dublin
Ireland
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+353 (0)1 662 7878
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grantsinfo@irlfunds.org
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www.irlfunds.org
Our funding supports the brightest minds in biomedical research and the medical humanities, with the aim of improving human and animal health. We offer a wide variety of funding schemes, including Investigator Awards, fellowships and Strategic Awards, and also support several major initiatives. Arts Awards support the creation of new artistic work that critically engages… Read More
Arts Awards, Wellcome Trust
Gibbs Building, 215 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)20 7611 5757
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PEgrants@wellcome.ac.uk
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www.wellcome.ac.uk
Borough councils and local authorities in Ireland and Northern Ireland offer special bursary awards to artists born or domiciled in their areas to enable them to spend two weeks in the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig. Each bursary covers all accommodation and meals plus the use of a studio if necessary. The bursaries are administered… Read More
Tyrone Guthrie Centre
Annaghmakerrig
Newbliss
Monaghan
N/A
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+ 353 (0)47 54003
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info@tyroneguthrie.ie
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www.tyroneguthrie.ie