Arts Act Grant

Local authorities may provide financial support to arts practitioners and amateur groups to support community projects that promote interest in the arts.

Arts Act Grant 2026 for Individual Artists

Purpose

This grant helps artists living in or from Carlow to develop their practice through research, project development, or completion.

Key information

  • Maximum grant: €3,000 per artist.
  • Eligible costs: artist fees, materials, space hire, studio hire, admin, travel, publicity, collaborator fees, publishing.
  • Not eligible: festivals, events, capital costs, equipment purchases, living expenses.
  • Only one application per artist.
  • We fund up to 70% of your total budget. You must show 30% self-generated income (cash or benefit-in-kind).
  • Include artist fees in your budget (national Pay the Artist policy).

How to Apply

  • Complete all sections of the online application form.
  • Attach a detailed budget with supporting documents and images.
  • Ensure all links and files work before submission.
  • Submit before the deadline, we will not accept late or incomplete applications.
  • Projects cannot start before funding has been confirmed.
APPLY HERE: Arts Act Grant for Individual Artists 2026 | Carlow County Council's Online Consultation Portal

CLOSING DATE: 13TH FEBRUARY 2026 - 12:00 NOON

Arts Act Grant 2026 for Community Groups and Arts Organisations

Purpose

Carlow County Council offers grants to community groups and arts organisations based in or working in Carlow. These grants support creative projects that benefit local communities.

Key Information             

  • Maximum grant: €3,000 per organisation.
  • Eligible costs: artist fees, materials, space hire, studio hire, admin, travel, publicity, collaborator fees, publishing.
  • Not eligible: festivals, events, capital costs, equipment purchases, living expenses.
  • We fund up to 70% of your total budget. You must show 30% self-generated income (cash or benefit-in-kind).
  • Include artist fees in your budget (national Pay the Artist policy).

How to Apply

  • Complete all sections of the online application form.
  • Attach a detailed budget with supporting documents and images.
  • Ensure all links and files work before submission.
  • Submit before the deadline, we will not accept late or incomplete applications.
  • Projects cannot start before funding has been confirmed. 
APPLY HERE: Arts Act Grant for Community Groups and Arts Organisations 2026 | Carlow County Council's Online Consultation Portal

CLOSING DATE: 13TH FEBRUARY 2026 - 12:00 NOON

For all queries, please contact artsservice@carlowcoco.ie