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Arts Funding Opportunities 2026

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Closing date 12 noon, Tuesday 4th November 2025

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that applications for the 2026 Arts Grants and Awards are now open. In a strong show of support for the city’s vibrant creative community, an additional €50,000 has been allocated to both the Project Grant and Bursary Award funding streams. Revenue applicants are now eligible to apply to more than one category. This increase highlights the Council’s ongoing commitment to fostering artistic innovation and providing vital opportunities for artists and arts organisations across Dublin to flourish. 

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