Creative Wicklow Innovation Award 2026
The brand new Creative Wicklow Innovation Award aims to support ambitious and innovative projects which grow the capacity of individuals and communities. This new award is designed especially for larger, more ambitious projects with significant scope and impact within the five different Municipal Districts.
Wicklow County Council invites applications under the Creative Wicklow Innovation Award 2026. This scheme has been put in place to support Wicklow County Council’s role in the delivery of the Creative Ireland Programme.
Who can apply?
This fund is open to not-for-profit organisations, local community groups, arts, heritage, biodiversity and cultural groups, venues and societies. Applications by individuals must be in partnership with local community, arts, heritage, biodiversity and cultural groups.
What will be funded?
Wicklow County Council seeks to support projects that communicate and celebrate aspects of Wicklow People and Place in creative and innovative ways. We are looking for projects that effectively capture and showcase the richness of county Wicklow’s arts, culture, creativity, heritage, nature, biodiversity, and history.
How much funding?
Grants up to €10,000 will be allocated to selected projects.
Closing Date for Applications: 4pm Thursday 5th February 2026
How to apply
· Read the funding guidelines carefully
· Applications must be made through our online platform: Submittable
· All supporting material can be uploaded and submitted on this platform.
· Applications must be received by 4pm Thursday 5th February 2026
· Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.