Kerry County Council is inviting applications for the Arts Act Grant, Artist Bursary, and Youth Theatre grant scheme 2026.
Festivals, artists, arts events, community arts projects, and artist in schools are advised that the deadline this year has been brought forward by one month.
Mayor of Kerry Michael Foley says the bursaries have offered valuable funding for artists across the county; and the council remains dedicated to supporting the arts.
Deadline for applications is 5PM on Tuesday December 16th; Applications and forms can be submitted online or by emailing [email protected] .
Individual artists wishing to enhance their professional development or continue their arts education are invited to apply for the Creative Work Development, Artist in Retreat, or Further Arts Education Bursary. The Eamon Kelly Bursary is open to established artists of all disciplines, from or residing in Killarney Municipal District.
Schools are urged to collaborate with artists and make an application for the Artists in Schools Scheme This scheme is to support art projects which foster a connection between local artists, students and teachers, while enriching the school’s artistic and cultural environment.
The Youth Theatre Grant which is administered in collaboration with Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership. Not-for-profit companies and organisations with new and established youth theatres are invited to apply.
Applications may be submitted via www.consult.ie/kerrycoco.ie or by completing the applications forms available from https://arts.kerrycoco.ie/arts-forms-funding/ and emailing [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 16 December 2025.
For additional information and support visit arts.kerrycoco.ie or contact the Arts Office on 066 718 3541 or email [email protected].
