Funding

We facilitate a range of grants for initiatives that:

help bring people together through social engagement and address barriers to participation in society;
foster social inclusion and support integration;
promote sports, tourism, and recreation;
celebrate Galway’s rich arts sector and enrich its cultural identity;
and boost economic growth.

We advertise most of them on Galway County Council's Submit page when they open up for applications.

Artists Support Scheme - to develop the skills of professional artists through mentorship or short courses, and cover costs like materials, equipment and expert support
Community Support Scheme - funding for Arts projects under the scheme's Cultural Development strand
Creative Ireland Grant Scheme - for projects that foster creativity and artist collaboration, open to individuals and community and voluntary groups
Open Calls and Artist Residencies - including Culture Night, Tiny Mutiny, and Áras Éanna

Community Recognition Fund - for improving local facilities in areas that have welcomed large numbers of people from Ukraine and other countries
Community Support Schemes
- Economic - for tourism events, festivals, and other economic development initiatives in recognition of increased visitor numbers
- Community - for community groups and Tidy Towns groups engaged in improving the public realm, green spaces, and other public amenities
- Cultural - for arts grants, heritage grants, and Irish promotional activities, to increase cultural awareness, engagement and standards across the County
Local Enhancement Scheme - for community and voluntary groups in County Galway to help improve their facilities, buy equipment, and cover basic running costs, especially in disadvantaged areas

Outdoor and Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) - for projects that develop or improve outdoor amenities in rural Ireland such as walking and cycling trails, mountain paths, greenways, forest parks, outdoor activity hubs, signage, trailheads, car parks, visitor facilities, and promotional materials

CLÁR - for small scale infrastructural projects in CLÁR zones- certain rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline
Town and Village Renewal Scheme - for projects that support town centre regeneration, economic and social revitalisation, sustainable employment creation, reuse of vacant or derelict buildings, and enhancement of public spaces in rural towns and villages

Increased Participation in Physical Activities and Volunteers Support Grant - for clubs and sports organisations to increase the levels of participation, including upskilling, coaching, tutoring, facility rental, and costs associated with starting a club

Community Support Scheme - funding for Tourism projects and festivals under the scheme's Economic Development strand

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