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Community organisations can apply for a share of £200,000 in funding to deliver projects promoting Gaelic use amongst Scottish communities.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is offering the funding through their Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd (Community Grants) scheme which aims to increase the use of Gaelic, especially among young people, increase the learning of Gaelic, and promote a positive image of Gaelic.

Organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for one-year projects, or grants of up to £10,000 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

Up to 80% project costs will be supported.

The deadline for applications is 3pm on the 28th January 2025.

Useful Links:

Guidance:

https://www.gaidhlig.scot/en/funding/funding-schemes/taic-freumhan-coimhearsnachd/guidance/