Creative Health and Wellbeing Grant Program 2026

The Creative Health and Wellbeing Grant Program is a national initiative by Creative Ireland aimed at transforming communities across Ireland by connecting creativity with health and wellbeing. Rooted in the belief that everyone should have access to their creative potential, the program invests in partnerships that use arts, culture, and community engagement to support healthier, more resilient societies.

🌟 Benefits

Strand A: Local Authority & HSE Health Region Collaboration

• Funding: Up to €70,000 per project (2026, with similar funding in 2027).
• Duration: Mid-2026 to end-2027.
• Requirements: Partnerships between at least two local authorities and HSE Health Regions.

Strand B: Shared Island Creative Partnerships

• Funding: Up to €90,000 per project (2026, with continuation possible in 2027).
• Duration: Mid-2026 to end-2028.
• Focus:
  • Supports cross-border collaborations between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
  • Emphasis on long-term relationship building and Shared Island initiative goals.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Local authorities in the Republic of Ireland.
• Cross-border partnerships with Northern Ireland.
• Partnerships involving cultural, creative, community, health, and public service organizations capable of delivering large, multi-stakeholder programs.

📝 Application Process

1. Identify your strand (A or B) based on geographic scope and partnership structure.
2. Build a multi-stakeholder partnership involving local authorities and relevant cultural/health partners.
3. Design a project that uses creativity to address specific health or wellbeing outcomes.
4. Align the proposal with national health strategies and, where possible, social prescribing practices.
5. Prepare a detailed project plan including timelines, budget, monitoring and evaluation framework, and measurable indicators.
6. Submit the proposal in accordance with Creative Ireland’s application guidelines and deadlines.

📅 Application Deadline

26 February, 2026

📂 Application Portal

• View details of the program on the Creative Ireland Website.
• Apply directly through the Grant Program Application PDF.

Creative Ireland’s Creative Health and Wellbeing Grant Program is an excellent opportunity to foster creativity while addressing critical health and wellbeing challenges. Don’t miss the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community!

• Strand A: Local Authority & HSE Health Region Collaboration
  • Up to €70,000 per project (2026, with similar funding in 2027).
  • Duration: mid-2026 to end-2027.
  • Requires partnerships between at least two local authorities and HSE Health Regions.
• Strand B: Shared Island Creative Partnerships
  • Up to €90,000 per project (2026, with continuation possible in 2027).
  • Duration: mid-2026 to end-2028.
  • Supports cross-border collaborations between Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
  • Focus on long-term relationship building and Shared Island initiative goals.