Arts Funding Cork City Council

What it is

Cork City Council offers multiple arts funding schemes for 2027 including grants for community and voluntary arts groups, professional arts organisations, artist bursaries for professional development, artist and community awards for participatory projects, project scheme for research and production across disciplines, and a residency bursary at Cow House Studios in County Wexford.

Who it is for

Professional artists, community and voluntary arts groups, and professional arts organisations based in Cork City Council's administrative area.

Open to artists in Ireland.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Cork City Council administrative area”

Where

Cork, Ireland

When

November 19, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Funding amounts vary by scheme: Arts Grants for organisations, Artist Bursary up to €5000 for professional development, Artist and the Community Award up to €10000 for project realisation, Project Scheme up to €10000 for research and production, and Cow House Studios residency bursary with accommodation, studio space, meals and professional development support.

What you need to apply

• Online application form via Submit.com
• Evidence of co-creation with participating group (for Artist and the Community Award Project Realisation and Project Completion phases)
• Named Lead Artist required

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/services/arts-culture-heritage/arts-office/arts-funding/