Kildare community groups eligible for up to €3,000 through Creative Grant Scheme 2027

Kildare County Council is inviting individuals and community groups to apply for funding of up to €3,000 through its Spirit of Brigid Kildare Festival Community and Creative Grant Scheme 2027.

Now in its fifth year, the Spirit of Brigid Festival will once again bring live performances, conversations and shared experiences to venues and communities throughout the county, celebrating Brigid’s legacy of creativity, compassion, equality and community.

The grant scheme aims to put local communities at the heart of the celebrations, encouraging people to develop creative, inclusive and engaging projects that showcase Kildare’s cultural heritage and reflect the diversity of those living in the county.

Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Cllr Tim Durkan, said the scheme offers communities an opportunity to celebrate Brigid’s legacy in their own way.

“Brigid’s legacy reminds us of the importance of creativity, compassion and bringing people together,” he said, “I encourage individuals and community groups to put forward their ideas and help make the 2027 festival a celebration of the people and places that make our county special.”

Jacqui McNabb, Head of Enterprise, Economic Development and Tourism at Kildare County Council, said the council wanted to give as many people as possible the opportunity to get involved in the festival.

She said the scheme provides an opportunity to put forward “a creative idea, a community project or an exciting new initiative”, adding that the council looks forward to seeing the range of applications for the 2027 festival.

Applications must be submitted online, with funding of up to €3,000 available to successful applicants.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday, December 4, 2026.

For more information, application guidelines or forms, click the link here.