Applications open for Project Arts Grants 2027 (Ireland)

Deadline: 28-Oct-2026

The Dublin City Council Project Grants support the creation and public presentation of new artistic work by professional artists within the Dublin City Council administrative area. The grants are designed to help individual artists, arts organisations, producers, and curators develop and present new work through exhibitions, performances, publications, and other artistic initiatives. Applicants can request between €5,000 and €10,000, subject to the funding limits of the scheme and excluding personal access costs.

About the Dublin City Council Project Grants

The Project Grants support professional artists and arts organisations in realising projects that involve the creation or public presentation of new artistic work.

Supported activities may include:

- Creation of new artistic work. - Exhibitions. - Performances. - Publications. - Artistic initiatives. - Public presentation of new work. Projects must take place within the Dublin City Council administrative area. Focus Areas of the Grant The Project Grants focus on supporting new artistic work and its presentation to the public.

Key focus areas include:

- New artistic work. - Public presentation. - Exhibitions. - Performances. - Publications. - Artistic initiatives. - Professional artists. - Equality, diversity, and inclusion. The scheme aims to support projects that contribute to Dublin’s artistic and cultural life. Who Can Apply?

The Project Grant is open to:

- Individual professional artists. - Arts organisations. - Producers engaging at least one professional artist for the project. - Curators engaging at least one professional artist for the project. Applicants should ensure that their proposed project meets the requirements of the scheme and involves professional artistic practice. Who Is Considered a Professional Artist? For the purposes of this grant, a professional artist is an individual who: - Maintains an active artistic practice. - Is demonstrably engaged in their professional artform. - Is recognised within the professional field of their artform. The definition is intended to identify artists who are actively practising and professionally engaged in their chosen artistic field. How Much Funding Is Available? Applicants may request between €5,000 and €10,000. The amount requested must remain within the funding limits established by the scheme. Personal access costs are excluded from these funding limits. Applicants should therefore ensure that their requested amount complies with the applicable grant parameters. Creation and Presentation of New Work The Project Grants support both the creation and presentation of new artistic work. Supported projects can involve developing new work and bringing it to the public through activities such as: - Exhibitions. - Performances. - Publications. - Other artistic initiatives. The programme provides support for artists and arts organisations seeking to realise and publicly present new artistic work within Dublin City Council’s administrative area. Public Presentation of Artistic Work An important focus of the Project Grants is the public presentation of new work. The scheme supports arts organisations and individuals in bringing new artistic projects to audiences within the Dublin City Council administrative area. Projects may take different forms depending on the artform and the proposed artistic initiative. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Dublin City Council Arts Office is committed to supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of its work. Applications are welcomed from artists, arts workers, organisations, and groups from all backgrounds and experiences. This commitment forms part of the broader approach to ensuring that opportunities within the arts are accessible to a diverse range of applicants. Eligible Project Participants Projects can involve professional artists working independently or through arts organisations and other project structures. Producers and curators can also apply where they are engaging at least one professional artist for the proposed project. The scheme therefore accommodates different ways in which professional artistic projects can be developed and presented. Project Location The Project Grants are intended to support the public presentation of new work within the Dublin City Council administrative area. Applicants should ensure that their proposed activities fall within the geographical scope of the scheme. Key Facts About the Dublin City Council Project Grants

- Programme: Project Grants

- Funder: Dublin City Council Arts Office

- Location: Dublin City Council administrative area

- Funding available: €5,000–€10,000

- Main focus: Creation or presentation of new artistic work

- Supported activities: Exhibitions, performances, publications, and other artistic initiatives

- Eligible applicants: Individual professional artists, arts organisations, producers, and curators

- Producer/curator requirement: Must engage at least one professional artist for the project

- Professional artist definition: Active artistic practice and demonstrable engagement and recognition within the professional artform

- Public presentation: Supported

- Personal access costs: Excluded from the funding limits

- Inclusion: Equality, diversity, and inclusion are key commitments of the Arts Office

Frequently Asked Questions About the Dublin City Council Project Grants What are the Dublin City Council Project Grants? The Project Grants support the creation and public presentation of new artistic work by professional artists within the Dublin City Council administrative area. How much funding can applicants request? Applicants can request between €5,000 and €10,000, within the funding limits of the scheme and excluding personal access costs. Who can apply for the Project Grant? Individual professional artists, arts organisations, producers, and curators can apply, provided producers and curators engage at least one professional artist for