Meath County Council Creative Communities Award 2026

Award/Grants Scheme

Funding artists, arts activities and development is a key strategic objective of the Meath County Arts Development Plan. To help maximise the potential for arts provision in the county, Meath County Council Arts Office operates a range of annual bursary and award schemes.

Supported by Creative Ireland, the Creative Communities Award is intended to support a wide range of community groups and schools in the provision of community arts projects which promote cultural engagement and enhance long-term partnerships with professional artists.

Maximum amount available through this grant is €2000

This scheme is open.

Closing date: Thursday 12 February 2026, 1pm.

Please submit your application here: https://submit.link/4dv

https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/arts/meath-county-council-arts-funding

Venue

Arts Office
Railway Street
Innovation House
Navan
C15 A279

13 Jan 2026 - 12 Feb 2026

Age range

18+

CONTACT

For more information on Meath County Council's programme of events for Cruinniú na nÓg, please contact Emma Prunty
eprunty@meathcoco.ie

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06 Jun 2026 | 1.00PM

Irish Language Ambassador

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0-4

5-8

9-12

13-15

16-18

24 Jan 2026 | 1.00PM - 4.00PM

Ceardlanna Puipéadóireachta don Óige

location_on Scoil Náisiúnta Sailearna

5-8

9-12

06 Jan 2026 | 3.00PM - 4.30PM

Sustainable Art Therapy Workshops with Aga Hutcheson – The Wizard of Creation

location_on Swords Library

9-12

13-15

16-18

14 Feb 2026

Roscommon Mosaic Revival: Legacy, Skills Transfer and Community Engagement

location_on Roscommon County Council

All ages

01 May 2026

Weaving and Textile Arts Summer Series

location_on Rathcormac Craft Village

18+

05 Jan 2026

Athrú

location_on Heritage Office,

18+