The Commemorations Grants scheme which aims to encourage new local research and local history studies (local, national and regional) as a means of recognising the significant contribution of local historians in furthering fields of study relating to the Commemoration of events associated with the early years of the state as well as other significant historical anniversaries, events and themes has opened for the third year.

All details including a full list of the themes and requirements to apply can be found here.

This scheme which is funded by the Commemorations unit of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport provides between €1,500 and €10,000 per project for the direct research costs associated with undertaking such work.

The deadline for applications is 29 April 2026.

Applications are welcomed which focus on a number of themes including community-led commemoration and reflection, a changing society during the early years of the State and creative thinking and the arts; exploring poetry, literature, music, theatre, and other art forms from 1924 and the early years of the State.

All details of the scheme are available on the Commemorations Bursary webpage and any queries can be sent to grants@ria.ie