The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon is currently accepting applications for its Comedy Bursary Programme Round 2 for Artists 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
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.
Eligible applicants include professional comedy artists who:
Applicants must not have:
Non-resident applicants may also apply if they clearly explain how the proposal benefits the arts in the Republic of Ireland.
Apply for The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon - Comedy Bursary Programme Round 2 for Artists