Current Funding Supports and Opportunities
No supports and opportunities are currently on offer.
Upcoming:
- Artist in Schools Panel of Artists
- Embrace Arts and Disability Panel of Artists
Previous Funding Supports and Opportunities
Opportunities for funding from Clare County Council arise throughout the year, as government departments offer funding and / or create new schemes. For information purposes only we have listed schemes and opportunities that have been open during the last 12 months
4. Engine Shorts – Closed for applications
ENGINE Shorts aims to inspire and support up-and-coming writers, directors and producers to create inspiring, engaging world-class short films that resonate with a wide international audience. Run by Innovate Limerick / Film in Limerick the ENGINE Short Film Scheme is a partnership between Arts Offices in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. Clare Arts Office is participating with the support of Creative Ireland.
15 projects were shortlisted, including five from Clare, after 131 applications were received from across the Mid-West region
Each shortlisted team then went through a supported development process with training and support from Film in Limerick. Following the development stage, the 15 shortlisted teams pitched to an industry panel. Nell Hensey’s short film Try and Touch was the selected film from Clare.
2. Culture Night Co-Ordinator
3. Live Local Performance Scheme – Phase IV
Clare County Council is seeking applications from all interested parties including Performing Artists (ensembles/bands or individuals), Promoters, Producers, Venues etc, who wish to receive support for performance events in County Clare from May 1st to June 30th, 2022
Clare County Council will provide support for people in the live performance industry to facilitate programming of live performances animating local communities, subject to public health considerations. Performances can be recorded or streamed if health restrictions prevent live events or as Clare County Council deem to be appropriate.
All genres of performance (Music, Spectacle, Circus, Street Arts etc) are encouraged to apply to this scheme. Small scale solo performances and unplugged presentations through to amplified concerts will be considered. We welcome joint applications from producers and performing artists. Family or all-ages performance events are particularly welcome. The proposal may be for multiple or single events. All events must be either free of charge or have a nominal charge.
Clare County Council aims to have a balance of proposals throughout each Local Electoral Area.
Clare County Council encourages the presentation of range of performance types and multiple genres with due regard to gender equality and diversity.
All performances will be marketed under the banner of the Clare Live Performance Scheme.
Previous applicants are welcome to apply but priority will be given to
a) locations where performances have yet to take place
b) musicians are supported who have not been previously supported in pervious Phases
c) Family friendly events
The deadline for receipt of applications is 4pm on August 5th, 2022. Applications may be made here
4. Assistance under the Arts Act Grants Scheme 2023
The closing date for applications was February 3rd, 2023.
The Assistance under the Arts Act Grant Scheme is coordinated by the Rural Development Directorate through the Clare Local Area Grants Scheme. All inquiries to Kathy Coleman or (065) 6846358.
Under the scheme assistance is given to arts activities that
- stimulate public interest in the arts
- provide knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts
- improve the standard of the arts in Clare.
There are 3 categories of support:
- Artist Support – Support for individual artists / artists projects
- Organisational Support / Events & Projects Assistance – Support for arts organisations general activities and for once off or key events in the county
- Traditional Arts – Support specifically relating to the traditional arts e.g. music & dance
A fourth category for FESTIVALS is available to those festivals in receipt of Arts Council Festival Funding.
5. Creative Ireland Project Awards 2023
Creative Ireland is an initiative which places creativity at the centre of public policy. As part of Clare’s 2023 Creative Ireland programme, Clare County Council invites applications for project awards that will develop bodies of creative work in the community with a public interface/engagement. Awards of €500 – €2,000 will be granted.
Full details on how to make an application are available here
The closing date for applications is noon on February 10th, 2023.
Queries should be directed to creativeireland@clarecoco.ie
6. Community Recognition Fund 2023
Full details on how to make an application will be available here from the second week in February.
The closing date for applications will be February 22nd 2023.
7. Grants for Cruinniú na nÓg 2023
As part of Clare’s 2023 Creative Ireland programme, Clare County Council invite applications for projects that focus on creative activities for children and young people to take place as part of the national day of creativity Cruinniú na nÓg 2023 on Saturday 10 June 2023.
Finished projects can be in any format e.g. visual art, film, music, theatre, dance, STEAM, etc. Projects can occur on the day of Cruinniú na nÓg or occur in advance of the day as a longer-term programme or series of workshops, with a final event on the Cruinnú day such as an exhibition, performance or film screening. The final event must be open to the public and must take place on Cruinniú na nÓg 2023 on Saturday 10 June.
Projects must include active participation of children and young people, allowing their voice and influence to contribute to the creative work.
Full details and guidelines on how to make an application are available here
Closing date for applications is Friday, February 24th, 2023.
7. PRISM – Street Art Programme
Clare County Council is currently assessing the 2023 applications received for the PRISM Scheme
8.The Pilot Artists Bursary Scheme
The Closing Date for applications was June 16th, 2023
The Pilot Artists Bursary Scheme is a new initiative aiming to align and streamline bursary supports offered by Clare County Council to artists (established and emerging) and arts participants, across all artforms.
The scheme hopes to provide opportunities for artists and members of the community participating in the arts to attend publicly funded summer schools, artists retreats, professional development events in Ireland eg Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Drama League of Ireland Summer School etc.
We welcome applications from established and emerging artists as well as those involved in the community, amateur or voluntary sectors. Young people attending high quality summer schools are also welcome to apply.
Further details are available here
9. Employment Opportunities
No further applications are being sought at this time
- Assistant Arts Officer – Ennis – Closing date June 22nd, 2023
- Creative Places C00rdinator – Shannon – Closing date June 23rd, 2023
- Creative Communities Engagement Officer – Ennis – Closing date June 27th, 2023
10. Culture Night Call Out
The Closing Date for applications was July 7th, 2023
Our annual Culture Night callout for proposed events to take place in Clare was launched in June 2023.
