The Creative Ireland Programme 2017-2020 is a Government-led, culture-based initiative designed to promote individual, community and national well-being.
The scheme, which is being administered locally by Galway County Council, began in 2017 and will run until 2022.
I would urge anyone interested in making an application this year to do so without delay because the deadline for submitting expressions of interest is looming.
The bursaries on offer are aimed at supporting activities and projects that encourage creativity, collaboration and cultural participation in County Galway.
Expressions of interest should be submitted by 4pm on Thursday March 26.
More information on the scheme can be found on the Galway County Council website at
http://www.galway.ie/en/services/artsoffice/creativeirelandprogramme2017-2022/