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Arts and Disability Connect Scheme Round 2 - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Artists with disabilities and disabled artists in Ireland may apply for funding to develop their practice and connect with other professional artists and arts organisations through one of four funding strands: Mentoring, Training, New Work, or Research and Development.

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Deadline
46 days left
Entry fee
Not listed - check the source
Award
$15,000
Location
Ireland

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About

Overview

The Arts and Disability Connect Scheme supports artists with disabilities and disabled artists to develop their practice and connect with other professional artists and arts organisations in Ireland. The scheme is managed by Arts and Disability Ireland on behalf of the Arts Council.

Funding strands

  • Mentoring: €3,000
  • Training: €1,000
  • New Work: €15,000
  • Research and Development: €5,000

Key dates

  • Opening date: Monday 10 August 2026
  • Closing date: Tuesday 29 September 2026
  • Closing time: 16:00
  • Information clinic: Wednesday 19 August at 12:00pm

Eligibility

Open to individual artists with disabilities and disabled artists in Ireland.

How to apply

Application forms, guidelines, Easy Read information and FAQs are available on the Arts and Disability website. Artists and people supporting them can contact Arts and Disability Ireland to book one-on-one applicant support.

Contact

  • Telephone: 01 850 9002
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Partner organisation: Arts and Disability Ireland
Award
Up to €15,000 depending on strand: Mentoring (€3,000), Training (€1,000), New Work (€15,000), Research and Development (€5,000)
Eligibility
Open to artists with disabilities and disabled artists in Ireland; individual artists.
Audience
Artists with disabilities and disabled artists in Ireland
Contact
[email protected]

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