What are Local Community Festival Grants?
Galway City Council supports Community Festivals in local areas to encourage participation in community life.
This grant scheme provides small scale funding to support festivals or events organised and run by local Community groups & residents groups to reconnect the local community & to encourage, support and celebrate participation in communities across Galway City.
Grants will not be awarded for occasional or once-off events such as musical performances, national day celebrations or sport days.
How do I apply?
Applications are generally sought in mid May each year and suitable applicants are asked to complete an online application form.
For 2024, the applications are now closed. We will announce the 2025 applications in due course.
What information do I need to send with my application form?
This may vary depending on what sort of festival you are organising.
In general, evidence of Public Liability Insurance is required and also budget details for the event.
When is the closing date?
The application closing date may vary year to year. Applications are generally sought in May with decisions on successful applications confirmed in mid July.
For 2024, the closing date for all online applications is Friday, 31st May 2024 at 4.00pm.
Please ensure that you complete the online application form by the closing date as applications received after this date cannot be considered.
For any queries in relation to this funding scheme please contact candc@galwaycity.ie