The €6 million Arts Capital Investment Fund will support arts and culture facilities and organisations throughout the country to purchase equipment and undertake refurbishment works including climate action upgrades, health and safety upgrades and works to provide universal access.

This pilot scheme will also support community and voluntary groups with funding for equipment to increase participation in arts and culture.

Three categories of funding for not-for-profit applicants will be available:

Category 1 – Equipment for arts & culture organisations or multi-use centres providing or developing dedicated arts and culture facilities;

Category 2 – Construction works for arts and culture organisations or multi-use centres providing or developing dedicated arts and culture facilities (this may include equipment if necessary);

Category 3 – Equipment to increase participation in the arts for community/voluntary groups.

The scheme will be open for applications for a period of 11 weeks. Applicants may apply for one category only. Full details including eligibility criteria and how to apply will be available on the Department’s website from tomorrow 1 October 2026.

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Details of New €6 Million Arts Capital Investment Fund Announced