The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon - Comedy Bursary Programme Round 2 for Artists 2026 (With up to €20,000 in Funding)

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About The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon - Comedy Bursary Programme Round 2 for Artists

The Arts Council Ireland has launched the Comedy Bursary Award – Round 2 to support professional comedy artists in developing and deepening their artistic practice through dedicated time, research, and creative exploration.The programme provides funding for artists to reflect on, research, and strengthen their comedy practice while supporting long-term artistic development and practice-based inquiry in comedy.

• Sponsor Organisation: The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Benefits of The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon - Comedy Bursary Programme Round 2 for Artists

• Maximum award : €20,000

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon - Comedy Bursary Programme Round 2 for Artists Requirements

Eligible applicants include professional comedy artists who:

• Are actively pursuing a career in comedy
• Consider comedy their primary profession
• Are recognised by peers as professional arts practitioners
• Contribute to the arts sector in Ireland
• Maintain an active artistic practice

Applicants must not have:

• Applied for Bursary Round 1 2026
• Applied for the Agility Award 2026

Non-resident applicants may also apply if they clearly explain how the proposal benefits the arts in the Republic of Ireland.

Application Date and Process

 

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

18 June, 2026

Opportunity Application

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