DLR Sports Partnership Club Participation Grant Scheme 2027 (Ireland)

The Arts Grant Professional Development 2027 is offered by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr COCO) to support the professional development of individual artists living or working in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown across a range of artforms. Funding is available for activities taking place from January to December 2027, with a maximum grant of €3,000. The application deadline is 23 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (time zone not specified in the source). Opportunity at a Glance

- Provider: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr COCO)

- Opportunity name: Arts Grant Professional Development 2027

- Opportunity type: Grant for individual artists’ professional development

- Funding amount: Up to €3,000 (maximum grant)

- Funding period supported: January to December 2027

- Eligible artforms (examples listed):

- Architecture, Circus, Craft, Dance, Film & Animation (excluding commercial documentaries), Literature, Multidisciplinary Arts, Opera, Participatory Arts, Street Performance and Spectacle, Theatre & Performing Arts, Traditional Arts, Visual Arts

- Eligible applicants (who can apply): Individual artists living or working in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

- Application deadline: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (time zone not specified in the source)

- Application portal: Hosted via Submit.com (see “How to Apply”)

About the Opportunity

This grant supports the professional development of individual artists who live or work in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Applicants must choose eligible professional development activities that help them advance as artists during 2027. The grant can support time and resources for activities such as project work, training, materials, and studio development—provided they meet the eligibility conditions described below. Funding and Benefits

- Maximum grant: €3,000 (maximum amount an applicant can apply for)

- Funding period: For activities during January and December 2027 (i.e., across 2027)

The source indicates funding could be used for: - Time to work on a specific project - Attending a course or training (with the restriction that it excludes 3rd level education) - Buying materials - Studio development or support

The grant will not pay for:

- Commercial projects - International travel - Third level education - Hiring Council buildings, including the Studio in dlr LexIcon - Giving the money to someone else (third-party grants) - Assistance to cover loans or deficits Who Is Eligible? Eligible applicant types - Individual Artists who live or work in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Geographic eligibility - Applicants must be living or working in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. - The source references an electoral areas map for checking electoral areas: Local Electoral Areas Map.pdf (link not provided in the source text). Application limit - You can apply for only one Arts grant. - If you are applying for other council grants, you must state this in your application. - The source notes you would be unlikely to receive more than 1 grant from the Council unless the grants are for completely different activities. Ineligible uses / disallowed costs (not a comprehensive applicant exclusion list) The grant will not pay for the categories listed in the “Funding and Benefits” section (e.g., commercial projects, international travel, third level education, council building hire, third-party grants, loans/deficits). Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The grant is for professional development activities for eligible individual artists in the following artforms (as listed in the source): - Architecture - Circus - Craft - Dance - Film & Animation (excluding commercial documentaries) - Literature - Multidisciplinary Arts - Opera - Participatory Arts - Street Performance and Spectacle - Theatre & Performing Arts - Traditional Arts - Visual Arts Supported examples of what funding can cover include: - Time to work on a specific project - Courses or training (excluding 3rd level education) - Buying materials - Studio development or support Why This Opportunity Matters This grant is designed to help individual artists strengthen their practice and professional capacity within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. It supports activities that can contribute to professional growth during 2027, such as training (non-third level), materials, project time, and studio development—while excluding categories like commercial work and international travel. How to Apply - Review the General Grant Scheme Guidelines before applying. - The source states they are available online via a link (“clicking here”), but the exact URL is not provided in the supplied text. - Confirm you are eligible (individual artist; living or working in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown). The source references an electoral areas map (Local Electoral Areas Map.pdf), but no URL is provided in the supplied text. - Complete the application on the dlr COCO Submit portal for Arts Grant Professional Development 2027 (the application is presented on this page). - Ensure you submit before the deadline: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:00 PM. - The source states late applications will not be accepted and encourages applicants to upload information ahead of time. - Use the briefing sessions if needed (optional):

- In person: dlr LexIcon, Tuesday 6 October at 6pm (registration required; “Click to register”)

- Online: Wednesday 7 October at 10.30am (registration required; “Click to register”)

- For registration, email [contact details removed]. Official application link - The provided source page functions as the application listing: DLR COCO submit page for Arts Grant Professional Development 2027

https: //dlrcoco.submit.com/show/401

Application Tips or Common Mistakes - Include required references: Applications must include two letters of recommendation from arts professionals/organisations familiar with and able to recommend your proposal. The source states that applications without references will be ineligible. - Clearly connect funding to professional development: Your proposal must demonstrat