Cork County Council is inviting applications for its 2027 arts funding opportunities, with a range of supports available for artists, arts organisations, arts festivals, community groups and creative practitioners across the county.
Funding is available for arts projects, activities and events taking place in the county during 2027. The funding programmes are designed to support artistic excellence, encourage public engagement with the arts, and strengthen the cultural life of communities throughout the county.
The funding opportunities include the Arts Grant Scheme, which supports arts organisations and community groups to develop and deliver ambitious artistic projects, programmes and events. Funding is also available through a dedicated strand for Irish-language arts initiatives, supporting projects that promote creativity and participation through the Irish language. The Small Capital Investment Scheme supports arts organisations to improve facilities and infrastructure through equipment purchases, venue upgrades and resources that enhance artistic activity and audience experiences.
Now entering its second year, the Artist in the Community Scheme continues to foster meaningful partnerships between professional artists and local communities. The scheme enables artists and community groups to work together on creative projects that encourage participation, build connections and explore issues of local importance through the arts.
The Creative Communities Scheme supports large-scale collaborative community arts projects, encouraging communities, artists and local partners to work together to increase access to the arts and strengthen community participation.
Professional artists working across all art forms can apply for a range of Artist Bursaries and Residencies, which provide time, resources and professional development opportunities to support the creation of new work, research, collaboration and artistic practice.
DECEMBER 11TH DEADLINE
To assist applicants, Cork County Council will host a series of public information sessions and application clinics. Online information sessions will take place on Wednesday, 4th November from 12.30 – 1.30pm and from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. These sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about the available schemes and application process, while the clinics offer one-to-one meetings with a member of the Arts Office team to discuss project proposals and applications. Places for clinics are limited and advance booking is required.
Applications can be made online from November 2nd until December 11th. Full details of all funding opportunities, guidelines and application forms are available at www.corkcoco.ie.
For queries on the Arts Grants schemes, email arts@corkcoco.ie or call 021-4346210.
