Creative Ireland programme launched: Call for Funding Applications

The Creative Ireland Programme is an all-of-government culture and wellbeing programme that inspires and transforms people, places and communities through creativity. 

Fingal County Council is fully committed to supporting our local communities in participating fully in the new 5-year Creative Ireland programme and to assisting Fingal’s citizen to realise their creative potential.

The Council is currently seeking applications for funding for creative community projects that are collaborative in nature, transform people and place and benefit the whole community.

The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Howard Mahony said: “The Creative Ireland grant scheme will provide financial support for local and community groups to encourage cultural participation throughout Fingal over the next five years.  This scheme will create exciting opportunities for communities to contribute to the unique cultural identity of Fingal”.

AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, said: “Strong partnerships between Fingal County Council, central government, creative practitioners, and local communities are central to the Creative Ireland program. Fingal County Council will continue to engage with local community groups in delivering our new Culture and Creativity Strategy to support further development of cultural and creative capital in Fingal”. 

John Quinlivan, Director of Economic, Enterprise, Tourism and Cultural Development, Fingal County Council, said: “The Creative Ireland program promotes creativity as a strategy for social cohesion and economic success. Community-led projects made possible by this initiative will have a lasting impact on the wellbeing of sustainable communities in Fingal.”     

County Librarian, Betty Boardman, said: “The new Creative Ireland programme will build on the success of previous years in promoting participation in creative initiatives such as Cruinniú na nÓg, which provides thousands of children in Fingal with the opportunity to express themselves creatively. Fingal Libraries is delighted to support the diverse and growing population of Fingal to explore their potential under the Creative Ireland Program”.

This grant scheme is open to community groups and not for profit organisations, arts, heritage and cultural groups, venues and societies to support creative projects. Applications by individuals must be in partnership with a community, cultural or heritage group.

To be eligible projects must:
• take place in County Fingal
• be accessible to diverse audiences and participants and will be inclusive in theme and approach
• be designed on a realistic financial basis and provide good value for money

Please note the following when applying for this fund:

• An evaluation panel will be formed to assess all applications
• A full report will be required at the mid -point and end point of the project
• Successful applicants will be required to submit a reasonable budget/itemise how the award was spent
• Successful projects Must brand all projects in compliance with Creative Ireland and Fingal County council guidelines including all social media. Fingal County Council and Creative Ireland should also be credited in all media interviews
• No late applications will be accepted
• Indicative award: €500- to a max of €5000

All projects must be completed by 1st October 2023

Closing date for submissions is Friday 7th April 2023 – click here to submit proposal