From: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

Published on: 1 April 2026

The scheme will open for applications at 1pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026.

Before applying for the scheme it is important to note the following

– The scheme is for professional practicing artists only

– Applicants must be based in the Republic of Ireland at time of application

– Funding for 2,000 applicants is available, it is expected that the number of eligible applicants will exceed that number, therefore eligibility does not confer an entitlement to receive the payment

– Applicants will be required to prove that their artistic practice is largely based in Ireland

– Applicants will need to provide three approved proofs of their professional artistic practice in order to demonstrate eligibility

– Annual audits will take place to reconfirm eligibility

– The names of successful applicants will be published which is common practice for the receipt of State funding

– Successful applicants will need to be tax cleared by Revenue and must register as self-employed if they are not already and provide an annual Revenue Form 11 to ensure tax compliance

– Successful applicants will be required to remain primarily based in the Republic of Ireland for the duration of the scheme

Artists seeking to apply for the Basic Income for the Arts can find application guidelines here.

For all queries about the application process, email: basicincomeforthearts@ccs.gov.ie

The application portal will open at 1pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026

The deadline for application is 5pm on Tuesday 12th May 2026