We are currently inviting community groups to apply for funding, working with artists to explore aspects of Offaly’s heritage. Please see the grant information document attached and application form. If you would like to discuss a potential project do get in touch. The funding programme has led to a range of wonderful, engaging projects in previous years. We look forward to working with groups and artists this year.
Offaly County Council, with financial support from Creative Ireland, seeks to award grants to communities and artists working together. To explore and present aspects of Offaly’s heritage through varying art forms. These grants will range from incubator grants to project delivery grants. Projects may be phased over a number of years, exploring concepts and developing relationships between the artist and community in year one and the building on this in future years.
Heritage includes the following – monuments, archaeological objects, heritage objects including archives, architectural heritage, flora, fauna, wildlife habitats, landscapes, geology, heritage gardens and parks, inland waterways, folklore and local history. Projects exploring the impact of climate change on our landscape, built, natural and cultural heritage are included in this project call.
Art can include any creative or interpretative expression, (whether traditional or contemporary) in whatever art form, including; visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture, and includes any medium within those art forms.
Application Forms and Information
Creative Ireland Grant 2025 Application Form
Creative Ireland Grant 2025 Grant Information Document
Creative Ireland Grant 2025 Application Form (Irish Language Version)
Creative Ireland Grant 2025 Grant Information Document (Irish Language Version)
For updates on the Creative Ireland programme in Offaly see https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/offaly
News and events updates are posted onto the Offaly Heritage Facebook page and emailed out to all those on the email list. If you would like to be included on this email list please contact us at heritage@offalycoco.ie