Deadline: 14 February 2025
The Mayo County Council Arts Service is excited to announce its call for Arts Act Grants Program.
The Arts Act permits a local authority to assist with money, or in kind, events or activities which would, in the opinion of the local authority: stimulate public interest in the arts, promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts or improve the standards of the arts within its functional area.
Funding Information
- Grants will range from €150 to €5000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Assistance will be given only in respect of a project or event which, when held would, in the opinion of Mayo County Council, stimulate public interest in the Arts, promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts or assist in improving the standard of the Arts in the County.
- The scheme is open to groups, organisations, festivals in the county seeking support toward the cost of arts events/projects/activities. Applications from individuals are not eligible for funding.
- Groups/Organisations seeking assistance under this Grant Scheme must be based in County Mayo and all events/projects/activities must take place within the County.
- Funding must be used in the year in which it is awarded.
- Applicants should be registered with Mayo Public Participation Network (PPN).
- Applicants should have an up-to-date tax clearance certificate and access number.
- All recipients of grant funding under this scheme must have appropriate insurance policies and Health and Safety procedures in place.
- All artists should be paid in accordance with the Arts Council’s policy on fair pay for artists.
- Where projects involve working with children, applicants must have appropriate polices and procedures in place.
Assessment Criteria
- Quality and artistic merit of the application.
- Contribution to the arts in Mayo.
- Feasibility of the application.
For more information, visit Mayo County Council Arts Service.
