The Creative Climate Action Fund are inviting the best of our creative talent to spark and ignite real cultural change, and to engage the public on the urgent transition to a climate resilient and carbon neutral society.
Strand 1: Spark – Grants between €20,000 and €50,000 for projects delivered between Summer 2023 and end 2024.
Strand 2: Ignite – Grants between €50,001 and €250,000 for projects delivered between Summer 2023 and end 2025.
The Creative Climate Action Fund are inviting the best of our creative talent to spark and ignite real cultural change, and to engage the public on the urgent transition to a climate resilient and carbon neutral society. We know that culture is a powerful conduit for public engagement. Cultural and creative expression can address complexity and confront challenges in ways that are provocative and engaging, and can open up dialogue with and about new social and political contexts.
Strand 1 may appeal to those looking to experiment, develop, test or pilot a new idea for engagement, or who want to deliver a creative project at a local or community level. Strong concepts or ideas are also welcome under this strand where the delivery approach may not be fully developed but where the challenge and artistic opportunity are well presented.
Strand 2 is for applicants who can demonstrate experience in delivering public engagement projects at scale, managing interdisciplinary project teams, and are proposing projects taking place over longer time periods and with extensive public engagement.
Public Engagement - The idea is imaginative and demonstrates potential to grab attention, raise awareness, change attitudes and behaviours. There is consideration given to the audience.
Climate Relevance - The application clearly addresses one or more of the climate themes outlined in the brief.
Creativity - The project leads with a clear artistic, creative or cultural approach and includes strong input from creative practitioners.
Project Team - A clear project team is outlined. Track record The applicant demonstrates capacity to deliver a creative project which can engage the public.
Feasibility and Value for Money - The project plan and budget are well thought through and appropriate to the project proposed.
Further information on the scheme can be found on the Creative Ireland website.
All information is accurate at the time of writing; however, we recommend visiting the individual websites of the funding organisations for the most current and up-to-date information on their specified schemes.