Arts Act Grant 2026

Application form for Individual Artists

Purpose

This grant helps artists living in or from Carlow to develop their practice through research, project development, or completion.

Key information

• Maximum grant: €3,000 per artist.
• Eligible costs: artist fees, materials, space hire, studio hire, admin, travel, publicity, collaborator fees, publishing.
• Not eligible: festivals, events, capital costs, equipment purchases, living expenses.
• Only one application per artist.
• We fund up to 70% of your total budget. You must show 30% self-generated income (cash or benefit-in-kind).
• Include artist fees in your budget (national Pay the Artist policy).

How to Apply

• Complete all sections of the online application form.
• Attach a detailed budget with supporting documents and images.
• Ensure all links and files work before submission.
• Submit before the deadline, we will not accept late or incomplete applications.
• Projects cannot start before funding has been confirmed.

Additional Notes

· Priority will be given to new applicants.

· Applications will be reviewed by an independent panel on a competitive basis.

· You will be notified by mid-March 2026.

· Successful applicants must acknowledge Carlow County Council in all promotional material.

· A post-grant report must be submitted after the project is completed.

· Applicants are responsible for insurance, safety plans and child protection measures (where relevant).