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Creative Ireland is currently accepting applications for its Creative Youth Nurture Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Creative Youth Nurture Fund, a major funding initiative in Ireland and Northern Ireland running from 2026 to 2028,supporting youth creativity outside of schools, especially for marginalized or seldom-heard groups.
Total Funding: €2.3 million (2026–2028)
Two Strands:
Strand A (2026–2027): €800,000, ~8 projects, max €100,000 each.
Strand B (2026–2028): €1.5 million, ~6 projects, max €250,000 each.
A wide range of organisations may apply, including:
Youth and community development organisations
Arts, cultural and creative organisations
Family resource centres
Local authorities (as partners)
Registered charities and non-profits
Social enterprises and creative businesses
Research bodies and ETBs
Lead organisations may:
Apply to both strands
Participate in multiple partnerships simultaneously
Identify the appropriate funding strand (A or B).
Form partnerships, especially cross-border partnerships for Strand B.
Co-design the project with young people using youth participation frameworks.
Prepare a detailed budget, governance plan and evaluation strategy.
Highlight how the project engages seldom-heard youth (Strand A) or supports cross-border collaboration (Strand B).
Submit the completed application before the deadline with all required documentation.
