Arts Funding

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.

APPLY HERE: Arts Grant Community & Voluntary Arts Groups/Organisations Online Application Form

Arts Grant Community & Voluntary 2026 Criteria

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.

APPLY HERE: Arts Grant Professional Arts Organisations 2026 Online Application Form

Arts Grant Professional Arts Organisations 2026 Criteria

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. 

APPLY HERE: Artist and the Community Online Application Form

Artist and the Community 2026 Criteria

Artist and the Community Award 2026 Guidelines

Access Costs 2026 Guidelines

Access Costs 2026 Budget

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.

APPLY HERE: Artist Bursary 2026 Online Application Form

Artists Bursary 2026 Criteria 

Artist Bursary 2026 Guidelines

Access Costs 2026 Guidelines

Access Costs 2026 Budget 

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.

APPLY HERE: Project Scheme 2026 Online Application Form

Project Scheme 2026 Criteria

Project Scheme 2026 Guidelines

Access Costs 2026 Guidelines

Access Costs 2026 Budget

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 

APPLY HERE: Cow House Visual Artist Bursary 2026 Online Application Form

Cow House Studios Visual Artists Bursary 2026 Criteria

Cow House Studios Visual Artist Bursary 2026 Guidelines