Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2016
57. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when she expects to issue a notice for applications under stream 3 of the arts and culture capital scheme, which will provide grant aid for community-based arts groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36921/16]
View answerEarlier this year, I launched a new €9m investment scheme for arts and cultural centres to run over the next three years, focused on securing and enhancing our arts and culture infrastructure. The scheme will target investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artists’ studios and creative spaces. The closing date for receipt of applications was in September and applications received are now undergoing evaluation. Awards will be announced in the near future.
I will also be announcing shortly a subset of the scheme with grants of up to €20,000 for community or voluntary organisations. The details of this funding stream are being finalised and will open for applications shortly.
