How much does Music Bursary Award pay?

Up to €20,000 per grant, paid by Arts Council Ireland.

Who can apply for Music Bursary Award?

Individual artists in music. For time and resources to think, research and develop your practice.

On artscouncil.ie, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Arts Council Ireland.

Arts Council Ireland

Gives individual musicians and composers in Ireland time and resources to research and develop their practice.

€20,000Max per grant

Read the scheme guidelines, published about two weeks before it opens
Register on the Online Services portal early; it can take five working days
Download the form there, complete it in Word or OpenOffice and add supporting documents
Submit by 17:30 on the closing date; you are told the outcome by email

How much does Music Bursary Award pay?: Up to €20,000 per grant, paid by Arts Council Ireland.
Who can apply for Music Bursary Award?: Individual artists in music. For time and resources to think, research and develop your practice.
When can I apply for Music Bursary Award?: Two rounds a year.
Where do I apply for Music Bursary Award?: On artscouncil.ie, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Arts Council Ireland.

Checked against artscouncil.ie on October 28, 2026.