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Destination Subvention for International Business Events, applicable from 1st January 2026.
Fáilte Ireland is here to help you deliver exceptional events every time you bring delegates to Ireland. We offer a range of tailored Destination Subvention for International Association Conferences, Meetings and Incentives and Cultural and Sporting Events. The type of support available and the application criteria varies depending on the type of event*.
Access our destination subvention for international business guidelines below.
Bid Support Funding
We provide support to help with the bidding process to enable you to create fantastic bid documents and presentations. In addition, support for the cost of travel, accommodation, and meals to present the bid at the preceding conference may also be offered. Bid Support Funding is available for Association Conferences and for International Cultural and Sporting Events.
Site Inspection Funding
Site inspections are the key to a successful bid. In partnership with Ireland’s Regional Convention Bureaux, we can support costs associated with site inspections, including travel and accommodation for up to three key decision-makers for a maximum of three nights visiting Ireland for a future event. This funding is available for all event types; Association Conferences, Meetings & Incentives and International Cultural and Sporting Events.
Subvention
If you’re looking to maximise the number of international delegates attending your event, Subvention is available to help cover activities like welcome receptions, gala dinners, social programmes and also print costs, website costs or other activities related to organising the programme. This funding is available for; Association Conferences and International Cultural and Sporting Events.
As mentioned above, the type of support available and the application criteria varies depending on the type of event.
Association Conferences
If you're thinking about hosting an Association Conference in Ireland, get in touch with us early in the bidding process. We offer Bid Support Funding to support the bidding process, Site Inspection Funding to help with site inspections and Subvention to help boost delegate numbers.
To qualify for Association Conference supports;
• There must be at least 100 international delegates attending the conference
• There must be a minimum 1 -night stay for all international delegates
• Applications must be submitted 6 months prior to the conference start date
• The conference can be either at bid pending stage or confirmed stage at the time of application
Meetings and Incentives
When it comes to Meetings and Incentives, we offer Site Inspection Funding.
To qualify for Meetings and Incentives support;
• There must be at least 50 international delegates or the economic value of the ground arrangements must be in excess of €75,000
• There must be a minimum 2-night stay for all international delegates
• Applications must be submitted 2 months prior to the meeting or incentive trip taking place
• The meeting or incentive trip must be at bid pending stage when applying for funding
International Culture and Sporting Event Scheme
If you're planning an International Cultural or Sporting Event, we can offer Bid Support Funding, Site Inspection Funding and Subvention.
To qualify for Cultural and Sporting Event Supports;
• There must be at least 100 international participants
• There must be a minimum 2-night stay for all international participants
• Applications must be submitted 6 months prior to when the international event is due to take place
Please note, in some cases, additional support is offered in favour of events that take place outside of Dublin or that are held during the months of October to March. Events where participative numbers are in excess of 1,000, and where participants stay in Ireland for more than two nights may also be considered.
Our destination subvention can help you deliver the best possible event – for more detail, and to understand the full criteria, please get in touch. The earlier you contact us, the more assistance we can offer you. Contact us today!
* Destination Subvention for International Business Events is subject to budget availability and must comply with internal and external audit requirements. Each application is assessed on its own individual merit and is approved by Fáilte Ireland’s assessment team. Please note that funding is not secured by the applicant until a letter of offer is received and accepted.
Events in Northern Ireland
If you're planning an event in Northern Ireland, learn more about the available support.