Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Small Grants Scheme 2026, supported by Dublin City Council, is now open for applications.
Individuals and organisations based in Ireland may apply for a small grant of up to a maximum of €5,000 for non-profit literary events / programmes in the Dublin City Council Administrative Area during 2026.
The Small Grants Scheme provides funding to support, promote and develop Dublin’s literary profile as a UNESCO City of Literature under key priority areas:
- Promotion of Dublin city’s rich contemporary literary life and its deep literary heritage with literature, drama and poetry playing an important role in the city
- Literary events for a broad audience, free to attend at universally accessible venues, which promote domestic and foreign literature displaying innovation and diversity and enhancing cultural participation
- Quality, quantity and diversity of publishing in the city
The closing date for this year’s applications is 5pm on Friday 17th April.
Please read the Small Grant Scheme 2026 Information Document (pdf)
Read, Watch, Listen
The Artist and the City
6th Annual Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Lecture
