The Arts Council is inviting applications for its Festivals Investment Scheme (FIS) 2025, aimed at small-to-mid-scale festivals. This scheme supports festivals that commence between 1 January 2025 and 30 June 2025, providing funding to enhance public engagement and participation in a variety of art forms. The eligible art forms include Architecture, Arts Participation, Circus, Dance, Festivals, Film, Literature, Music, Opera, Spectacle, Street Arts, Theatre, Traditional Arts, Visual Arts, and YPCE.

Organisations can apply under one of three funding bands:

Band A: up to €10,000
Band B: €10,001–€25,000
Band C: €25,001–€45,000

Applicants for Band B must be established for a minimum of three years with three consecutive festival programmes, while Band C applicants need a minimum of five years and five consecutive festivals.

Applications must be submitted by 17:30 on Thursday, 30 May 2024.

See further details at the link below.