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New Night Time Economy Innovation Grant Scheme to support new and creative ideas contributing to Limerick's night time economy New Night Time Economy Innovation Grant Scheme to support new and creative ideas contributing to Limerick's night time economy

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Night Time Economy Innovation Grant Scheme to support new and creative ideas

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The new Night Time Economy Innovation Grant Scheme is offering funding up to €5,000

Limerick City and County Council announce a new Night Time Economy Innovation Grant Scheme to support new and creative ideas contributing to Limerick’s night time economy

Limerick City and County Council announce the Night Time Economy Innovation Grant Scheme. The scheme is offering funding of up to €5,000 for new and creative ideas that will contribute to Limerick city centre’s night time offering.

Local businesses, community groups, event organisers, collaborators, and individuals are invited to develop and trial innovative projects between Sunday and Thursday after 6pm in August, September and October 2024.

Limerick City is proud to be one of nine pilot locations across the country selected to develop a Night Time Economy Action Plan with various interventions to support a coordinated growth.


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The grant funding scheme is designed to pilot new night time activities and events. If these initiatives prove successful and sustainable, they may be considered for long-term support.

The primary goal of this funding is to encourage collaboration and offer a broader range of night time experiences for residents, workers, and visitors in Limerick.

If you have a business idea or concept that can enhance the vibrancy of the city centre, seize this opportunity to apply for a grant and test your idea.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 9th August 2024. Successful applicants will be notified in mid-August. All funds must be drawn down within two weeks of the event completion.

some features of the scheme include a minimum grant of €1000 and a maximum grant of €5,000 being made available to successful applicants and the proposed event/initiative must take place between Sunday and Thursday after 6pm in Limerick City Centre.

All proposed events and initiatives must take place between the dates of 19 August and 31st October 2024.

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