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Westmeath County Council is currently accepting applications for its Festival and Events Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Westmeath County Council Festival and Events Grant Scheme 2026 supports community and voluntary groups, as well as business groupings, to organize events that boost cultural life and economic activity in County Westmeath. Funding prioritizes innovative, accessible, and sustainable events that attract visitors, involve volunteer effort, and have potential to become recurring highlights in Westmeath’s calendar.
Financial Support: Provides funding to help cover event costs, reducing the burden on organizers.
Community Empowerment: Encourages local groups and volunteers to create meaningful cultural experiences.
Tourism Boost: Attracts visitors to County Westmeath, increasing footfall and visibility.
Economic Growth: Generates local spending and supports small businesses through event-driven activity.
Cultural Enrichment: Promotes creativity, innovation, and diverse cultural expressions.
Sustainability: Supports events with potential to become recurring and self-sustaining.
Accessibility & Inclusion: Prioritizes events that are welcoming to older adults and people with disabilities.
Capacity Building: Strengthens organizational skills and collaboration among community and business groups.
Eligible Applicants
Community and voluntary groups organizing significant local events
Business groupings aiming to boost economic activity in towns or villages
Ineligible Applicants
Individual businesses or commercial enterprises
Events outside County Westmeath
Selection Criteria
Applications are assessed based on:
Economic and cultural impact
Innovation and creativity of the event
Feasibility and cost-effectiveness
Community engagement and voluntary participation
Potential for recurring presence in Westmeath’s Calendar of Events
Apply for Westmeath County Council Festival and Events Grant Program
