Arts Funding
The window to apply for 2026 Cork City Council Arts Funding will close on 20th November 2025 at 4pm.
Applications are online only.
LINKS TO EACH FUND WITHIN THE DESCRIPTIONS IN EACH OF THE ACCORDIONS BELOW.
Cork City Council Arts Office will provide information about arts funding opportunities including updates via online webinar on 14th October at 2pm. Book your place at Cork City Council 2026 Arts Funding Webinar Tickets, Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite
Recordings from the webinar will be made available for applicants. CART Captioning will be used in this webinar and recording. ISL interpretation should be requested by 1st October 2025.
Please contact artgrants@corkcity.ie with other queries in relation to access requirements.
Please note: The Application Forms referenced on this page are provided by a third-party, Submit.com, contracted by Cork City Council to process online submissions. You will be presented with the privacy policy and terms and conditions if you choose to use the service.
The Arts Grant is available to community and voluntary 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 Online Application Form
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 Online Application Form
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 Online Application Form
Artist and the Community 2026 Criteria
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 Online Application Form
Artist Bursary 2026 Guidelines
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 Online Application Form
Project Scheme 2026 Guidelines
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