Irish Hospice Foundation and Caru invite artists and healthcare professionals to submit proposals for IHF’s 2026 Seed Grant programme to encourage and support conversations about Advance Care Planning in residential care.
Awards are in the region of €2,500 per successful applicant. Up to six awards will be offered – one per HSE healthcare region. All applications must include a letter of support from the residential care setting confirming collaboration has been discussed and agreed between the parties. Or the equivalent letter of support from the creative partner.
IHF’s Seed Grants programme encourages creative exploration through micro-financing and mentorship. The aim may be to start a new project or help existing projects gain momentum. Successful applications must indicate how they will seek to sustain or extend their proposal.
In addition to financial support, IHF’s Arts and Cultural Engagement and Advance Care Planning / Think Ahead teams, along with Caru, will provide bespoke mentoring to all successful applicants.
Online Information Clinic
Potential applicants are invited to attend an online information clinic on Tuesday 7 April at 1pm to learn about this round of Seed Grants, as well as the application and selection process.
Email Elizabeth Hutcheson arts@hospicefoundation.ie to register.
Key Dates
- Online Clinic for Applicants: Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Applications Close: Tuesday 14 April 2026 (5pm)
- Applicants Notified: Wednesday 22 April 2026
- Projects Completed: Monday 5 October 2026
Submit Application
For application details and how to apply visit the webpage.
