Carlow communities encouraged to apply for creative fund
A key aim of this open call is to encourage communities that have never applied before
Applications have opened for a new round of short‑term community creative initiatives, Creative Ireland Carlow has announced.
The programme welcomes projects that engage or enhance your community through creativity. Whether it’s a small‑scale event, a collaborative artwork, a creative workshop or an innovative way to bring people together, they want to hear from you.
A key aim of this open call is to encourage communities that have never applied before. If your group is new to grant applications, this is an ideal opportunity to explore what’s possible. These short‑term initiatives offer a low‑pressure way to experience how the grant process works, build confidence and hopefully inspire you to apply again in the future.
Projects that involve or collaborate with a creative practitioner—such as an artist, performer, designer or storyteller—will be viewed favourably, as these partnerships often bring fresh perspectives and lasting impact.
Creative Ireland Carlow are looking for initiatives that:
- Bring people together in meaningful way
- Enhance or celebrate your local area
- Encourage participation, creativity and community pride
- Are achievable within a short timeframe and must be completed with paperwork submitted by October 22
The group is looking forward to seeing the ideas the community wants to explore.
The project/initiative must directly link to one or more of the four identified key strategic priorities in the Carlow Culture & Creativity Strategy 2023-2027.
It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the Culture & Creativity Strategy 2023-2027 (pdf, 1.12 MB).
Applications now open on consult.carlow.ie with the closing date being July 10 at 1pm.
Any queries can be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected]