The Mayo County Arts Service Culture Night Event Fund supports the cost of events programmed for Culture Night which takes place on 18th September 2026.
The fund is open to not-for-profit organisations, local community groups, arts, heritage and cultural groups, venues, and societies. Applications by individuals must be in partnership with a community, cultural or heritage group. Assistance shall not be given in respect of commercial activities.
Priority will be given to events that support diversity, equality and inclusion. Events should respond to the Culture Night theme of – ‘One Night for All’ and align to the Creative Ireland Programme Pillar – Enabling Creativity in Every Community.
Please read the application guidelines linked below carefully before beginning your application. Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria outlined in the application guidelines will not be considered for funding.
Application Guidelines (English)
Treoirlínte maidir le hIarratais (Gaeilge)
Events must take place in County Mayo on Culture Night, 18th September 2026, and be free of charge to attend or participate in.
Funding will only be considered for one application per group/venue.
The closing date for applications is the 22nd July 2026 at 17:00. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.