2012 FÁILTE IRELAND FESTIVAL & EVENTS FUNDING PROGRAMMES

IRISH CHATTER

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Subject: 2012 Fáilte Ireland Festival & Events Funding Programmes

The call for applications for the 2012 Festivals and Participative Events Initiative has been advertised in yesterday's Irish Times, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner (advert attached).  Please check www.failteireland.ie/festivals for the basic info on the scheme and to download the application guidelines.

·                There are two grant schemes, the National Programme and the Regional Programme.  Difference between two programmes is outlined on www.failteireland.ie/festivals

·                Applications to the National Programme are made online, see www.failteireland.ie/festivals

·                Applications to the Regional Programme must be made by email.  Please find attached the application guidelines and the application form for the Regional Programme.

·                The eligibility criteria and the evaluation criteria for both schemes are outlined on www.failteireland.ie/festivals and described in greater detail in the application guidelines.

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 EVENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY 13TH JANUARY 2012.

Siobhan

Siobhan King 
Tourism Executive Co. Clare 

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