PROPEL AWARD 2025 CALL OUT - CLOSED

The 2025 callout for the PROPEL Award is now closed. Strollers hope to run the programme again in 2026, stay tuned to our website and social media for info.

2025 will see the delivery of cycle 5 of the PROPEL Artist Development Programme. An established artist support initiative that utilizes the networks existing infrastructure, resources, and wider network partnerships to support the sustainable development of independent theatre makers working within the Irish theatre sector. Programme callouts are run annually, and the award is delivered over three years, in three graduating cycles (early, mid, final). The aim of this programme is to strengthen the ecology of the Irish theatre sector by firstly supporting the development of new work by independent theatre makers, and secondly by supporting the long-term sustainable development of artists through capacity building and strategic professional development.

What the programme offers –

• ·         Year 1 - €20,000 bursary to support the ‘early stage’ of development of artistic practice and professional strategic development.

  ·         Year 2 - €10,000 bursary to support the ‘mid stage’ development of artistic practice and professional strategic development.

  ·         Year 3 - €5,000 bursary to support the ‘final stage’ of development of artistic practice and professional strategic development.

  ·         Access to development and rehearsal spaces in 10 Arts Centres across the country.   

  ·         Support and mentorship from a panel of experts in producing, fundraising, technical production, marketing, finance, cultural entrepreneurship, audience development and engagement, and strategic business development and management. 

  ·         An opportunity to present a work-in-progress performance or showing as part of a major festival.