Creative Ireland Sligo Open Call 2027

Applications are now invited for the Creative Ireland Sligo Open Call 2027.

The Creative Ireland Programme is a national initiative that supports people and communities to explore, develop and celebrate creativity. In County Sligo, the programme is guided by the Sligo Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027, which supports community groups, organisations, artists and creative practitioners to collaborate on projects that strengthen communities and increase participation in culture, creativity and heritage.

What Kind of Projects Are We Looking For?

Projects should align with one or more of the following strategic priorities:

Creative Place
Creative Economy
Creative Communities
Climate, Biodiversity & Environment
Creative Youth

Projects should take place between January and October 2027.

For more information:

Creative Ireland: https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/
Sligo Culture and Creativity Strategy: Culture-and-Creativity-Strategy-2023-2027.pdf

Funding Available

Projects are 100% funded through the Creative Ireland Programme.

Category A: €500 – €1,000
Category B: €1,001 – €5,000
Category C: €5,001 – €10,000

Most funding awards are expected to be in Categories A and B.

What Cannot Be Funded

Festivals or festival programming.
Public art commissions, monuments or murals.
Equipment purchases.
Activities already funded through another source.
Multi-annual funding commitments.

For information on other funding opportunities: https://www.sligococo.ie/Grants/FundingforArtsCultureTourismRelatedFestivalsEvents/

How to Apply

Applications for the Creative Ireland Sligo Open Call 2027 will be accepted from Monday, 5 October 2026 until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Applications must be submitted online through Sligo County Council’s Grant Portal:

https://sligo-self.achieveservice.com/en/

Applicants must register for an account before accessing the application form.

Public Information Sessions

A series of public information sessions will take place to provide guidance on the application process and answer any questions about the Creative Ireland Sligo Open Call 2027.

Date	Venue	Time
Monday, 5 October	The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo	7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 6 October	Online Information Session	1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7 October	Abhainn Studio, Enniscrone	7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, 12 October	North Shore, Grange	7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.