Arts Venue Programme Support
Opens for applications: CLOSED
Closing Date for receipt of applications: CLOSED
Subject to the availability of funding, Leitrim County Council offers financial assistance towards the costs of those elements of an arts venue’s programme that help achieve the objectives of Leitrim County Council’s Arts Strategy. These objectives are –
- To introduce audiences to new and innovative high-quality arts programming.
- To provide high-quality opportunities for children and young people to explore and develop their creativity.
- To contribute to the development of Leitrim's established and emerging professional artists by providing them with opportunities to develop their practice and make new work.
In all circumstances, activities must demonstrate the following –
- Quality and experience of artists engaged.
- Good planning.
- Clear aims and objectives.
- A need for support.
- Overall value for money, with sound budgeting and efforts to raise income from other sources.
- Sufficient capacity to manage the programme.
The arts are defined as any creative or interpretative expression (whether traditional or contemporary) in whatever form, and includes, in particular, visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, circus, film and architecture, and includes any medium which is used for those purposes.
Assistance will be given only in respect of specific activities occurring, or having occurred, in 2024. Grant aid will be made in two payments with 50% paid following approval on receipt of a correct invoice. Final 50% will be provided once the activities for which funding has been allocated have taken place, and only after a certified statement of income and expenditure and project report has been received.
Organisations conducting or hosting arts events/activities that involve or are targeted at children or young people under 18 years of age must have a Child Protection Policy that adheres to current guidelines and legislation, a copy of which must accompany this application.
Recipients of grant aid must acknowledge the sponsorship role of Leitrim County Council by including the Leitrim County Council logo on all websites, brochures, posters and programmes. Failure to acknowledge the council’s sponsorship role may result in the withdrawal of any grant offer.
- Applications may be submitted online only. You may download a copy of the online form to assist in the preparation of your application here - Application Form
- You may download a copy of the required Programme Template here - Programme Template form
- Completed forms must submitted before Midnight Friday 1st March 2024 using the online form below.
- For further information contact - arts@leitrimcoco.ie; 071 96 21694.
CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS