Category: Funding

Funding Opportunities for Orchestras and Young Players. Also see the ‘Training’ category which contains notices of funding related training, particularly in relation to Léargas and Causeway youth exchange funding. In the headings, NI refers to Northern Ireland and ROI to Republic of Ireland.

Arts and Disability Connect Scheme Funding

The Arts and Disability Connect scheme is designed to support artists with disabilities to be ambitious, to develop their practice and to connect with arts organisations and arts professionals in Ireland. There are four...

UCD Composition Prize 2024

The 2024 UCD Composition Prize is now accepting submissions. Young composers have the exciting opportunity to hear their original work performed by the UCD Composition Ensemble at the renowned National Concert Hall in April...

Musical Instruments for Bands in Northern Ireland

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is inviting applications for funding to replace or purchase new instruments for bands. This programme supports bands in Northern Ireland, focusing on enhancing musical quality and education. Eligible...

Artist Workspaces Capital Scheme

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is now inviting applications fromLocal Authorities under a new pilot scheme with an allocated fund of €6m to increase the provision ofartists’ workspaces across...

IAYO Youth Orchestra Collaboration Grant Recipients

We are delighted to announce the recipients of the IAYO Youth Orchestra Collaboration Grant. The scheme was launched to encourage collaboration among youth orchestras in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, read more...

Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award

Applications are now open for The Arts Council’s Young People, Children and Education Bursary Award. Application deadline is 17:30 on Thursday, 20 June 2024. Learn more here. The Young People, Children and Education Bursary...

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Music Capital Scheme 2024

Applications for the Music Capital Scheme 2024 are now open, learn more here. The Music Capital Scheme, which is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, provides funding for...