Purpose, aims and objectives 

The purpose of Strategic Funding is to invest in and support the organisations needed to lead, sustain and develop the arts in Ireland.

Organisations that receive Strategic Funding must play a critical part in delivering the policy priorities of Making Great Art Work, the Arts Council’s ten-year strategy.

In offering Strategic Funding to organisations, the Arts Council wishes to ensure:

• The delivery of excellent artwork and/or events activities and services

• Excellent opportunities for artists and/or arts professionals to develop their practice and/or to create or to be engaged in high-quality work

• That the diversity of contemporary Ireland is reflected in the work it supports

• That more people will enjoy high-quality arts experiences

• Increased depth of engagement by and with the public

• Excellent standards in governance and management in the arts.

Who can apply?

Organisations that are formally constituted and have a track record for the delivery of the arts.

Preparing your engagement information

Additional guidance on preparing engagement information for your application is available in our new public engagement section which includes definitions, tools and resources to support you.

Access Supports

If you have a disability and would like help applying, contact our Access Officer as early as possible before the deadline.

Phone:      

• 01 618 0200
• 01 618 0243

Email: access@artscouncil.ie

You will be able to apply for additional costs if you have access needs relating to your application.

Note: applications will only be accepted through the Arts Council’s Online Services site. If you have not used Online Services before you must register for a login to be able to apply for funding. It is important that you register as early as possible as it may take up to five working days for your registration to be processed.