Music Bursary Award 2027 – Round 1 (Arts Council of Ireland)
Offered by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Who can apply
Professional artists and arts practitioners working in any genre of music, at any career stage, resident in the Republic of Ireland (non-residents only if the proposal clearly benefits the arts in the Republic of Ireland). Not open to full-time students. You cannot apply to Round 2 if you applied to Round 1 or the Agility Award in the same year.
About this opportunity
Time and money to focus on your practice. The Arts Council's Music Bursary gives professional musicians and music practitioners in any genre up to €20,000 to think, research, experiment and develop their work, with no requirement to deliver a finished project. Round 1 of the 2027 bursary opens on 10 November 2026 and closes at 17:30 on 17 December 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for Music Bursary Award 2027 – Round 1 (Arts Council of Ireland)?
- The current deadline is December 17, 2026.
- Who offers Music Bursary Award 2027 – Round 1 (Arts Council of Ireland)?
- The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon runs it, from Ireland, Ireland.
- What funding or support does Music Bursary Award 2027 – Round 1 (Arts Council of Ireland) offer?
- €5,000–€20,000
- Who can apply for Music Bursary Award 2027 – Round 1 (Arts Council of Ireland)?
- Professional artists and arts practitioners working in any genre of music, at any career stage, resident in the Republic of Ireland (non-residents only if the proposal clearly benefits the arts in the Republic of Ireland). Not open to full-time students. You cannot apply to Round 2 if you applied to Round 1 or the Agility Award in the same year.
- How do I apply for Music Bursary Award 2027 – Round 1 (Arts Council of Ireland)?
- You apply on the funder's own site. The link is on this page: with a free GrantGigs account for deadlines in the next 30 days, or with Pro for later ones. If applications are new to you, our guide on how to apply for music grants walks through the whole process. Read the guide →
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