New €70,000 Mayo grant scheme open for applications

The Mayo County Council has launched its ‘Creative Mayo Community Grant Scheme,’ which will support the development of culture and creativity in the region.

The grant, which is a joint venture funded by both the Council and Creative Ireland, will see up to three successful applicants given between €5,000 and €12,000.

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Up to five projects will be allocated between €2,500 and €5,000, projects listed as ‘medium-scale’ projects will receive €500 to €2,500, and up to 50 small-scale projects will be awarded amounts under €500.

The amount that is to be shared under the directive totals €70,000.

Each application will be evaluated under the following criteria: quality of creativity, quality of community involvement, evidence of capacity to deliver, effort to include people with limited access or experience with creative activities, and value for money.

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Any group interested in the grant has a month to submit their application, which closes at 5 pm on March 21.

The form can be found here or can be requested by contacting acullinan@mayococo.ie or at local library branches.