Sligo Town Night Time Economy Enrichment & Diversification Grant Callout 2026
Sligo BID in partnership with Sligo County Council is seeking proposals from local businesses, community groups, event organisers, collaborators and individuals to develop projects that will support the growth and diversity of the night time economy in Sligo Town. The grant scheme’s first callout took place last year and resulted in a variety of new events to the town calendar including a glow walk, a film club and a community choir.
This funding round will build upon 2025 and once again support applicants who wish to try new and exciting concepts after 6pm between Sunday and Thursday that can support the enhancement, enrichment and diversification of our night time economy.
The Night Time Economy refers to the diverse social, cultural and economic activity occurring during specified evening and night time hours between 6pm and 6am. Sligo Town is one of nine NTE pilot towns and cities across the country, an initiative of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.
The Call opens 5th March 2026 and closes on the 27th March 2026 at 5pm.
The application form and criteria can be found on www.sligobid.ie
The scheme will provide up to 90% of funding for the event(s) or initiative. The minimum grant award is €500 and the maximum grant award is €1,000. The total grant funding pot of €10K is provided by the Sligo Night Time Economy Pilot, which is funded by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.
Previous grant awardees are welcome to apply again but it must be for a new event concept.
Edel Doran, Sligo Town Night Time Economy Advisor said:
“Last year, we had a great variety of applications from some very creative event producers. We hope to have an even greater response this year. I’d also especially encourage businesses who might not think that this grant applies to them to really consider it or to consider trialling a new type of event. Maybe you are a flower shop who could hold evening bouquet making sessions or a clothes store who could run a style session event or a pub who could run a knitting workshop. ”
Event creators and producers are encouraged to have a think and check out the grant details on the links below.
See below to access the grant details.
Sligo Town Night Time Economy Enrichment and Diversification Grant Call Out
See below to access the grant application.
Sligo Town Night Time Economy Enrichment and Diversification Grant Application Form