Tipperary organisations set to receive huge sum in Arts Council funding round

The Arts Council has announced its first round of funding decisions for 2025, awarding 175 arts organisations, arts centres and arts studios grants amounting to €68.5 million. These grants will support arts organisations and centres to support and develop the arts nationwide.   

In Tipperary Live Art Ireland will receive €42,170 through the Visual Artists Workspace Scheme, supporting 79 artists while the Source Arts Centre will receive €140,000 in Arts Centre funding.  

Applications for funding to the Arts Council are continuing to rise with an unprecedented amount of grant support sought, now at 245% that of 2019 levels. The gap between the amount of funding offered and the amount requested is also at a record level.   

In its 2025 awards, the Arts Council will prioritise support to the arts organisational infrastructure, while continuing its investment in individual artists, focusing on those not previously supported by the organisation in line with its inclusion objectives.  

In 2025 there will be 33 direct grant schemes, all are open and competitive.