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FAQ Category: Travel Grant Form

How are the grants assessed?

Assessment Criteria

  • Demonstrates a clear music focus, with tangible benefit for songwriters, composers or music creators.
  • Shows how the event will champion Irish music, including support for Irish repertoire, Irish talent development or visibility for Irish creators.
  • Sets out a credible sustainability approach, for example through environmentally responsible production, travel, materials or waste management.
  • Demonstrates a meaningful commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in programming, participation, staff and access.
  • Provides a realistic budget, clear use of funds and good value for money.
  • Includes strong promotional opportunities and a clear role for IMRO within the partnership.
  • Meets IMRO licensing requirements where applicable and supplies all required information at the time of application or when requested. Please note, payment will not be made until all necessary information has been submitted by the applicant.

When are grants paid out?

 Application Timeline

  • Round 1 Applications (for events which take place between January and June) open November 1st and close November 30th  
  • Round 2 Applications (for events which take place between July and December) open May 1st and close May 31st.