Longford groups reminded that grant funding is now open for Culture Night 2025

Longford Arts Service, as part of Longford County Council has invited individuals and organisations to apply for a grant fund for Culture Night 2025 which takes place on Friday, September 19.

Individuals or organisations who wish to become involved are encouraged to apply to their Local Authority Arts Office this month to be considered for funding approval. Culture Night celebrates the growing eclectic diversity of arts, culture, and creativity right across Ireland.

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This popular event happens every September and is made possible by the hard work and commitment by different creatives, volunteers, artists, galleries, museums, workshops, sports clubs, libraries and more. Last year 24 separate events were held in County Longford as part of Culture Night.

Longford County Council Arts Officer, Shane Crossan said, "Culture Night is one night for us all to come together for a shared experience celebrating the richness and diversity of culture, creativity and the arts from town to town, city to city and coast to coast.”

County Longford Arts Service has a limited grant fund available to support individuals or organisations with the delivery of their event. The grant may cover costs such as venue rental, publicity, and payment of artists.

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Chief Executive of Longford County Council, Paddy Mahon said, “Culture Night is a powerful reminder of the creativity, diversity and community spirit that thrives across our county. It is a night when we celebrate the talents of our artists, performers and cultural groups and invite everyone to come together in shared appreciation of the rich cultural heritage that defines us.”

Those who wish to apply for a grant may request a link to the online application form by emailing artsoffice@longfordcoco.ie. The deadline for submission of grant applications is Friday, June 27 at 5pm.

Longford County Council and Longford Arts Service will also support Culture Night projects by uploading events into the national Culture Night website portal, by amplifying social media posts and including events in a page advert in The Longford leader.

For further information, log onto www.longfordarts.ie