Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed a series of grant schemes in support of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport’s strategic objective to increase access to the arts and National Collections.
The Small-Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme is designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events such as those supported by Fáilte Ireland, the Arts Council and similar bodies.
Closing date for applications is April 2nd, 2026. Funding is allocated following a competitive application process, with a maximum grant of €5,000 available.
Further information can be found at
Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Funding Scheme
The Co-operation with Northern Ireland Scheme is designed to support cultural projects with significant cross-border elements. Small self-contained projects funded under the scheme seek to enhance, celebrate or commemorate the artistic, cultural, musical, film or heritage of the Island of Ireland on a North/South basis, with a maximum grant of €15,000 available.
Further information can be found at
Co-operation with Northern Ireland Scheme
The Mobility of Collections Scheme is to support greater regional and local access to material held in the National Collections. The scheme is designed to fund the transport, cost of insurance, and exhibiting costs for pieces from the National Collections to appropriate institutions around the country.
Further information can be found at
Mobility of Collections Scheme
Projects funded under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme seek capital funds to enhance the cultural offering of museums, to encourage greater access to museums and to promote the use of museums as tourism resources in their locality or region.
Further information can be found at
Regional Museum Exhibition Scheme
Minister Canney said: “These schemes play a vital role in supporting our culture and the arts and allow communities to be at the heart of it. The initiatives make a significant contribution to the growth and promotion of Ireland’s cultural tourism offering. They benefit both domestic and international visitors by producing opportunities for cultural exchange while also helping to protect and celebrate our shared cultural heritage.
