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The Arts Council (Ireland) · Ireland

Agility Award

Awaiting next round

Support for individual artists to develop their practice, work and skills, for people new to Arts Council funding.

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Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
See the Arts Council's guidelines
Listed deadline
Usually due in April (2026 deadline was Apr 23)
Who can apply
Artists.
Where
Anywhere in Ireland
Good for
Arts and culture
Pays for
A project, Training or professional development, Research

Who it's intended for

Details
Individual professional artists and arts practitioners who haven't had individual Arts Council funding since Jan 1, 2016. Can't apply for an Agility and a Bursary Award in the same year.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. From a county network listing; check artscouncil.ie. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Individual professional artists and arts practitioners who haven't had individual Arts Council funding since Jan 1, 2016. Can't apply for an Agility and a Bursary Award in the same year.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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