Cork City Council invites applications for 2012 for the grants under the Arts Act from groups who contribute to the creative arts or culture of Cork City.  Cork City Council launched their new Arts and Cultural Strategy 2011 -2015 earlier this year and these Arts Grants are in line with the policies outlined in this strategic document. Grants are provided to a number of professional arts organisations and community and voluntary groups throughout the city area.  These grants provide direct revenue funding for groups in support of their core work.

Applications should be made on the official application form, which is available from The Arts Office, T.E.A.M unit, Corporate Affairs, City Hall. Application forms are also available by email from arts@corkcity.ie. Completed application forms, accompanied by the documentation specified on the application form, should be returned to the Arts Office T.E.A.M Unit, City Hall, Cork, not later than 2pm on Friday 2nd December 2011.