The award, in collaboration with First Fortnight and supported by the HSE, aims to support the development and presentation of new work that provokes conversation around mental health and promotes mental health awareness and wellbeing. The Kildare Arts Service First Fortnight Award will provide a grant of €4,000 towards the development and/or presentation of new work. The recipient(s) of the award will be included as part of Kildare’s First Fortnight Festival programme of events. The First Fortnight Award opens for applications in December each year with a closing date in mid January. Click here for more information.
See previous grant awardees here: 2025