Funding Support

Creative projects often begin with just a small spark - a moment of inspiration or curiosity. With the right support, that spark can grow into something real and exciting.

Ideas don’t need to be fully developed as we encourage people to get in touch with us early, to start a conversation, to help shape and strengthen emerging concepts, offering space to explore and guidance along the way as creative journeys begin to take form.

Oíche Chultúir sa Ghaeltacht

We welcome applications from individuals and groups who wish to organise an event to be held in the Gaeltacht as part of Culture Night. We welcome applications that allow young people to participate and celebrate their culture.

Max Funding:

€1,000

Deadline:

4 June 2026

Scéim Sparánachta d’Ealaíontóirí Gaeltachta

The aim of this scheme is to support individual professional artists, who are living in the Gaeltacht, and who operate through Irish, to set aside time towards achieving excellence in their practice.

Max Funding:

€5,000 – €10,000

Deadline:

Closed

Scéim na bhFéilte Ealaíon sa Ghaeltacht

Scéim na bhFéilte is open to Gaeltacht arts festivals that are organised and run through Irish.

Max Funding:

€15,000

Deadline:

Closed

Cothú

Ealaín (na Gaeltachta) Teo. is committed to strengthening the Gaeltacht’s arts infrastructure. To that end, we are accepting applications from site-based arts organisations in the Gaeltacht who are providing an ongoing arts programme for the community.

Max Funding:

–

Deadline:

Closed

Oiliúint

Oiliúint is open to artists, organisations, or individuals who are developing or promoting the arts in the Gaeltacht. It supports training and development opportunities related to artistic practice and career progression, as well as opportunities to build capacity and promote good practice within the Gaeltacht arts sector. The scheme supports professional training or training of a professional standard.

Max Funding:

€1,000

Deadline:

Open

Scéim Forbartha na nEalaíon

This scheme is open to groups, organisations and individuals in Gaeltacht areas to give them the opportunity to develop high-quality arts projects and activities in the Gaeltacht.

Max Funding:

€15,000

Deadline:

20 June 2026

Síol

Síol is open to groups and individuals outside the formal education context in Gaeltacht areas. Priority will be given to projects delivered entirely through Irish.

Max Funding:

€1,000

Deadline:

Open

Cuisle Funding Schemes

Treisiú

Support for one-off projects in the Traditional Arts and/or Youth Drama/Theatre, through Irish, in the Gaeltacht.

Max Funding:

€15,000

Deadline:

27 August 2026

Neartú

Support for ongoing programmes through Irish for young people in the Gaeltacht in the Traditional Arts and/or Drama/Theatre

Max Funding:

€15,000

Deadline:

Round 1: 23 April 2026 (for programmes commencing in September 2026) Round 2: 24 September (for programmes commencing in January 27)

Síol

Síol is open to groups and individuals outside the formal education context in Gaeltacht areas. Priority will be given to projects delivered entirely through Irish.

Max Funding:

€1,000

Deadline:

Open

Acknowledging Our Support

Explore our collection of official logos and detailed guideline policies to maintain consistency and alignment with our brand’s identity in all your creative and promotional endeavors.

Branding Packs

Reporting Templates

Guideline & Policies

Some Useful Links

Irish Theatre Institute

First Music Contact

Culture Ireland

Visual Artists Ireland

CREATE

Poetry Ireland

Theatre Performing Arts Forum

AOIFE

Foras na Gaeilge

Music Network

Arts and Disability Ireland

Arts Council Ireland

Brighten up your inbox!

Stay connected to the vibrant world of Irish arts and culture in the Gaeltacht – sign up for Ealaín na Gaeltachta’s monthly newsletter and never miss an update on the latest events, news, and creative inspirations.