Information about our current Culture and Arts funding schemes, bursaries and awards open to Limerick festivals, organisations, communities and individuals.
Limerick Theatre Anniversaries Mayoral Fund Grant Scheme 2026
Limerick City and County Council Arts Office in cooperation with the Mayor’s Office is inviting applications from Limerick Theatre Groups.
The closing date for applications is Monday 31st August at 12 noon.
Culture Night 2026 Night Time Economy Grant
Limerick Night Time Economy office in association with Limerick Arts Office is offering an opportunity to hold your own Night Time Economy event on Culture Night, Friday 18th September after 9pm.
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th August at 12 noon.
Strategic Fund for Culture & Arts Scheme 2026
Limerick City and County Council is pleased to announce the continued support for creatives, with the 2025 Strategic Fund for Culture and Arts Scheme.
The Strategic Fund for Culture & Arts Scheme 2026 is open on an ongoing basis for applications.
Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary Scheme 2026-2027
Limerick City and County Council is pleased to announce an open call for two Tyrone Guthrie Centre bursaries for 2026-2027.
This scheme closed for applications on Wednesday 8th April 2026.
Blas International Summer School for Traditional Irish Music and Dance Bursary 2026
Limerick Arts Office, Limerick City and County Council, is offering two bursaries to attend the Blas International Summer School for Traditional Irish Music and Dance at the University of Limerick.
This scheme closed for applications on Wednesday 8th April 2026.
Meitheal Summer School Bursary 2026
Limerick Arts Office, Limerick City and County Council, is offering one bursary to attend Meitheal Summer School 2026.
This scheme closed for applications on Wednesday 8th April 2026.
Irish Youth Choir Bursary 2026
Limerick Arts Office, Limerick City and County Council, is offering two bursaries to attend the Irish Youth Choir at the University of Limerick.
This scheme closed for applications on Wednesday 8th April 2026.
Drama League of Ireland Summer School Bursary 2026
Limerick Arts Office, Limerick City and County Council, is offering one non-residential bursary to attend the Drama League of Ireland Summer School 2026 at the University of Limerick.
This scheme closed for applications on Wednesday 8th April 2026.
Limerick Creative Communities Small Grants Scheme 2026
Limerick City and County Council Culture and Creativity team is pleased to announce an open call for Limerick based community organisations, groups and creatives to submit applications for the Limerick Creative Communities Small Grants Scheme 2026, as part of Limerick’s Creative Ireland Programme to deliver activities taking place in 2026.
This scheme closed for applications on Wednesday 14th January 2026.
Individual Arts Bursary, Theatre Bursary, and Dolores O’ Riordan Music Bursary Awards Schemes 2026
Limerick City and County Council is pleased to announce an open call for the Individual Arts Bursary, Theatre Bursary, and Dolores O’ Riordan Music Bursary Awards Schemes. Guidelines and details of how to apply available here.
This scheme closed for applications on Wednesday, 26th November 2025
Limerick Grants Under the Arts Act Funding Scheme 2026
Limerick City and County Council is pleased to announce an open call for applications from individual artists or organisations under the ‘Grants Under the Arts Act’ scheme for 2026. Guidelines and details of how to apply available here.
This scheme closed for applications on Wednesday, 26th November 2025
Limerick Festivals and Events Grant Scheme 2026/2027
Limerick City and County Council Festivals and Events team are pleased to announce an open call for applications for their Festivals and Events Grant Scheme 2026/2027.
This scheme is now closed for applications, it will re-open in 2026 for 2026/2027.