The window to apply for 2026 Cork City Council Arts Funding closed on 20th November 2025 at 4pm.
Applications are online only.
Arts Grant Community & Voluntary Organisations
The Arts Grant is available to community and voluntary arts groups/organisations throughout Cork City Council’s administrative area.
Community and voluntary arts groups/organisations can apply for an Arts Grant to support their annual organisational and artistic costs.
Arts Grants allocations are in alignment with the policies set out by the Cork City Council Arts and Cultural strategy 2022 – 2026. This strategy is available in English and as Gaeilge.
Arts Grant Community & Voluntary 2026 Criteria
Arts Grant Professional Organisations
Grants are available to professional arts organisations throughout Cork City Council’s administrative area.
Professional arts organisations can apply for an Arts Grant to support their annual organisational and artistic costs.
Arts Grants allocations are in alignment with the policies set out by the Cork City Council Arts and Cultural strategy 2022 – 2026. This strategy is available in English and as Gaeilge
Arts Grant Professional Arts Organisations 2026 Criteria
Arts Funding Schemes
Artist and the Community Award
This award invites artistic proposals involving professional artists in non-professional arts contexts using community arts, socially engaged, collaborative and/or participatory methods in one of any of the following typical project phases:
1. Research/Development (max funding @€2000)
2. Project Realisation (max funding @€10000)
Please note that applications must include a Lead Artist and, for the Project Realisation and Project Completion Phases, show evidence of how the proposal has been co-created with the participating group in the relevant setting eg. a school, health or social care setting, youth club, prison, community space etc.
Artist and the Community 2026 Criteria
Artist and the Community Award 2026 Guidelines
Artist Bursary Award
This bursary supports the professional development of artists (max funding @€5000) through:
• Further educational and/or training opportunities• Development opportunities in other countries• Opportunities to be professionally mentored• Opportunities to facilitate a significant shift in direction of work
Collectives of two or more artists with shared objectives may apply for a bursary however the maximum funding available per application cannot be increased and one Lead Artist must be named in the application. Fees for curator, project manager, producer, mentor and/or other relevant service providers may be included as appropriate, however, at least one professional artist must lead on the application.
Artist Bursary 2026 Guidelines
Project Scheme Award
This scheme invites artistic proposals from professional artists (max funding @€10000) across all disciplines in one or both of the following categories:
1. Research/Development
2. Production such as performance, exhibition, commission etc
Please note that a successful application to the R&D Phase of this scheme in 2024 may lead to an eligible proposal to the Production category in later years however future funding cannot be guaranteed.
Project Scheme 2026 Guidelines
Cow House Visual Artist Bursary
This bursary supports the professional development of visual artists seeking a residency opportunity.
Cow House Studios provides artists-in-residence with a comprehensive support structure that includes private accommodation, shared studio space, access to meals and essential amenities. Located on a working farm in County Wexford, the residency fosters a welcoming and collaborative environment for professional visual artists across disciplines. Participants benefit from an adaptable studio setup that encourages interdisciplinary exchange and individual re-search, alongside opportunities for professional development through facilitated discussions, public talks, workshops, and studio visits.
For more information on Cow House Studios visit www.cowhousestudios.com
Cow House Studios Visual Artists Bursary 2026 Criteria
Cow House Studios Visual Artist Bursary 2026 Guidelines
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