Creative Schools - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Schools apply for funding to develop a Creative Schools plan over two years, working with a Creative Associate to integrate arts and creativity into their educational programmes.
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- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $4,000
- Location
- Ireland
About
Overview
The Creative Schools initiative supports schools to put arts and creativity at the heart of children's and young people's lives, enhancing their learning experience. It focuses on enabling schools to develop a Creative Schools plan over two years, working with a Creative Associate.
Key Dates
- Opening date: to be confirmed
- Closing date: to be confirmed
- Closing time: 17:30
- Online clinic: Wednesday 22 April at 16:00
- Information clinic recording: 18 March 2026
Eligibility
Open to primary and post-primary schools, Special Schools, and Youthreach centres.
Funding
- Maximum award: €4,000
How to Apply
Read the 2026 Creative Schools Guidelines before applying. Complete your application form, gather supporting documents, and submit through the online system.
Support
- Online clinics available for teachers and principals/coordinators
- Disability access supports available
- Guidelines and templates available two weeks before scheme opening
Contact
Telephone: 01 618 0200; Email: [email protected]
- Award
- Maximum award €4,000
- Theme
- Arts and creativity at the heart of children's and young people's education and learning experience.
- Eligibility
- Schools (primary, post-primary, Special Schools, and Youthreach centres) may apply.
- Audience
- Primary and post-primary schools, Special Schools, and Youthreach centres
- Contact
- [email protected]
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