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Funding to Increase the Use of Gaelic (Scotland)
Community organisations can apply for a share of £200,000 in funding to deliver projects that promote Gaelic use in Scottish communities.
Bòrd na Gàidhlig is offering the funding through its Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd (Community Grants) scheme, which aims to increase Gaelic use, especially among young people, expand Gaelic learning, and promote a positive image of Gaelic.
Organisations can apply for grants of up to £6,000 for one-year projects, or grants of up to £12,000 for longer-term projects lasting up to two years, which support:
- Gaelic events in communities and online
- Projects and opportunities that encourage young people to use Gaelic together
- Projects that support Gaelic usage among families and between generations
- Adult Gaelic learning in the community
- Colmcille - Building connections between speakers of Gaelic and Irish
Individuals may apply for up to £6,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months.
Up to 80% project costs will be supported.
The deadline for applications is 3pm on 15 December 2026.
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20th October 2026