The scheme is open to groups and musicians performing a wide range of musical styles and operates five different awards which provides funding for the purchase of musical instruments and the loan of musical instruments, to established and emerging individual professional performing musicians, non-professional performing groups and arts venues and music presenters.
For more information or questions about applying to the Music Capital Scheme please contact Sarah Cunningham at capitalscheme@musicnetwork.ie or call +353 (0) 83 095 5956 (2 – 5.30pm excluding Wednesdays).
We are not currently accepting applications to the Music Capital Scheme awards 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Applications are now open for the Music Capital Scheme 2024 Piano Award (Award 5) which will provide up to €180,000 for the purchase or refurbishment of concert standard grand pianos for arts venues and music presenters across the country. Application for Award 5 close on Wednesday 19 February at 2pm. Find out more about Award 5 and how to apply.