Meath County Council Arts Office is pleased to announce the launch of the Arts Act Funding – Awards & Bursaries 2020

Annual Arts Grants Scheme

This award is intended to support organisations, individuals or groups in the provision of local arts activities which enhance long-term development and sustainability of the arts in County Meath.

Community Arts Award

This award is intended to support community groups and schools in the provision of community arts projects which promote engagement and enhance long-term partnerships with professional artists.

Festival Grant Scheme

This award is intended to support arts festivals taking place in County Meath that show a commitment to quality artistic programming.

Professional Artists Development Fund

This award is intended to support Meath based professional arts practitioners in the delivery of their work and in particular, the development of new work.

Tyrone Guthrie Centre Regional Bursary Award

This award is intended to fund a week long residential stay at the Tyrone Guthrie Artists’ Retreat in Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan. The residency is open to artists of all disciplines living in County Meath.

School Musical Instrument Purchase Scheme

This award is intended to support the development of Musical Instrument resources in both Primary and Secondary schools in County Meath.

Drama League of Ireland Bursary

This award is intended to fund a week-long residential stay at the Drama League of Ireland Summer School at the University of Limerick from 25th July 2020 to 1st August 2020. The residency is open to directors, designers and actors working in theatre, living in County Meath.

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL GRANTS: 1.00p.m., Wednesday, 25th March, 2020

Application forms available to download from: https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/arts/meath-countycouncil-arts-funding .

For further information, please contact Meath County Council Arts Office – Ph: 046 9097414 or email: artsoffice@meathcoco.ie