Limerick City and County Council announced an open call for applications from individual artists or organisations under the ‘Grants Under the Arts Act’ scheme for 2027.
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm Wednesday, 2nd December 2026.
Limerick City and County Council is pleased to announce the continued support for culture and arts activities in 2027, under the Grants under the Arts Act scheme. Average Grants under this scheme usually range from €150 – €500, with larger grants of up to a maximum of €1,000 being awarded in exceptional circumstances. Total available funding for 2027 is €20,000.
Limerick City and County Council offers grant funding to amateur, community or voluntary groups, or organisations, and individual arts practitioners that, in the opinion of the authority, will stimulate public interest in the arts, promote the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts or assist in improving the standards of the arts.
In the 2003 Arts Act, the arts are defined as painting, sculpture, architecture, music, film, drama, dance, literature, design in industry and the fine arts and applied arts generally. The awards can be used for the professional development of artists, the arts and increasing access and participation in the arts.
Grants Under the Arts Act grants are for opportunities until 31 December 2027.
Online application portal: https://limerickarts.submit.com/
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm Wednesday, 2nd December 2026.
Guideline are available below or via the application portal.
For further information, please contact:
Phone: 061 556370
Email: artsofficesubmissions@limerick.ie