Applications
Applications are sought from the following types of organisations and /or partnerships;
· Arts, cultural and heritage organisations or institutions,
· Creative organisations and networks
· Youth organisations,
· Registered Charities or not-for-profit organisations,
· Museums, galleries and art centres,
· Social enterprises.
· All applications must contain at least one art/culture/creative/heritage partner
As a community initiative, it is not open for schools to participate, however activities may take place in a school premises outside of school hours.
Overview
We are seeking to empower children’s creativity and creative expression by providing opportunities for engagement in a diverse range of high quality activities on the day. To create widespread momentum behind the event so as to encourage maximum participation by children and young people either on the day or in projects that are developmental beforehand and showcase on the day.
We envisage a maximum grant of €150,000 per Strategic Partner per year. (Maximum of €450,000 for the 3 years).
What do we mean by creativity?
Creativity involves innate human abilities and learned skills. Everyone has the capacity for creative engagement and expression; and this experience is an act of personal fulfilment. As expressed by children and young people, creativity has no limits and is creating ideas from one’s own mind to share with others. At the heart of creativity, is the freedom to take risks, to use imagination and the potential to evoke a sense of fun, wonder and happiness. For the purposes of the Creative Ireland Programme as outlined in the
Creative Youth Plan, the most appropriate skills and behaviours are those which support development and learning such as curiosity, resilience, imagination, discipline, and collaboration. The forms of creativity may include, but are not limited to:
· Circus
· Film,
· Literature,
· Creative Writing,
· Music (All Genres),
· Dance (All Types),
· Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle,
· Theatre,
· Traditional Arts,
· Visual Arts,
· Cultural Heritage,
· Architecture,
· Multidisciplinary Arts,
· Podcasting,
· Augmented /Virtual / Mixed Reality,
· Fashion,
· Comedy,
· Design (All Kinds),
· Digital Games,
· Creative Digital Technology,
· Animation,
· Coding,
· Cooking.
It will be recognised that the forms of creativity chosen may be based on input from the children and young people.
Application Process
- Before you begin your application, please ensure you have read the Briefing Note and FAQ’s thoroughly.
- You will be asked to register an account and verification of the email address provided takes place before you make your final submission.
- You may save your application and return to it at a later time, however the portal will close at 5.00pm 6th November 2024 and you will no longer be able to access the application.
- Once your application is submitted it cannot be amended.
Information Session
4th October Online Briefing Session. An online webinar which will provide an overview of the fund and a Q&A session. Register
here.
15th October Belfast-based in-person briefing and a chance to meet possible partners. Register
here.
Important Documents
Queries
If you have any queries on the fund or the application process, you may email CreativeCommunities@tcagsm.gov.ie with the subject line 'Cruinniú na nÓg - Open Call’.