Cruinniú na nÓg, the national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have such a day.

Over the past 7 years Cruinniú na nÓg has become a key date in Ireland’s cultural calendar, now providing opportunities for over 1.5 million children and young people across the island of Ireland, to be inquisitive and curious, to be inventive and innovative, and to fulfil a creative ambition or showcase an inner creative talent.

We are seeking projects that are of significant scale and ambition. We envisage a maximum grant of €150,000 per Strategic Partner per year (Maximum of €450,000 for the 3 years).

The Creative Ireland Programme is therefore inviting applications from organisations, or a partnership of organisations, who have a demonstrable capacity to deliver Cruinniú na nÓg audience scalability nationwide through the provision of free creative activities for children and young people.

Resources

• Briefing document in Irish
• Briefing Document in English
• FAQ

Applications must be completed online and submitted via Submit.com by 5pm on 6^th November 2024. Apply here: https://submit.link/2S3

Opportunities to Receive Further Information and Network

Creative Ireland will be holding two information and networking sessions. These sessions will comprise of a presentation of Cruinniú na nÓg, Q&A, and the opportunity for applicants to meet potential partners from across the Island in order to collaborate on their projects. We will hold an online session and an in person in Belfast.

Please follow the below link to secure your place on these sessions:

• Online Briefing Information Session 4^th October 2024 – Register Here
• Belfast Briefing Information Session (The Crescent) 15^th October – Register Here