Open Call: Creative Ireland Grant Scheme 2025 (Ireland)

This scheme aims to provide financial support and encourage cultural participation throughout Kilkenny, in alignment with the Kilkenny Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027.

Funding Information

• Grant Amount available per group: €1,000 to €3,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for funding, the project must be based in the remit of Kilkenny.
• All initiatives and activities funded from this scheme must adhere to the public health guidance with regard to COVID-19, relevant at the time, as laid down by the HSE and the Government.
• The project must take place in the calendar year in which the money is granted and be completed by Friday, the 10th of October, 2025.
• Eligible applicants will have fully read, understood, and complied with the online Creative Ireland Kilkenny Open Call 2025. This Information Sheet and application form is provided on the Kilkenny County Council website.
• If artists/creative professionals are engaged in the project, evidence must be shown in the budget of the proposed budget. Artists must have applied for the open call, be garda vetted and approved by KCC.
• Applicants should NOT contact the Creative Ireland Office after this date. You will be notified by mid-March by email, as to whether you have been successful or not.

Assessment Criteria

• The assessment panel will base their decisions on how the content of the application form and the accompanying documentation meets the criteria, so make sure that all questions are answered and that you have all necessary documentation attached when submitting the application.
• Funding is limited and eligible applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis.

Application Requirements

• In order to receive payment, the successful applicant must provide the following:
  • A completed Kilkenny County Council “supplier set up form” with tax registration certification and copy of your bank statement header.
  • Evidence that project/initiative/event has taken place (e.g. photographic evidence, MAX 5, high quality jpeg images must be supplied, copies of press features and evidence that on ALL publicity material about your project acknowledge Creative Ireland and Kilkenny County Council with the Logos clearly visible, appear and are acknowledged on all print materials, interviews, films produced and social media postings – (Logos will be supplied to you if successful).
  • Receipts for ALL PAYMENTS.
  • Payment will be made by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) only.
  • Failure to return the Part B report and related receipts will forfeit the grant.
  • If successful candidates are required to provide a progress report/ Part B form to the Kilkenny Creative Ireland team on/ prior to 10/10/2025.

For more information, visit Kilkenny County Council.