Small Grants Fund
The Seachdain na Gàidhlig ‘Small Grants Fund’, supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, offers grants of up to £500 for individuals, community groups, and organisations. The fund aims to support activity during Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 (February 23rd – March 1st) and assist in the development and delivery of community events that celebrate the Gaelic language. Our theme for 2026 is ‘Use It or Lose it’, and we’re looking for projects that embrace this theme and encourage community engagement through Gaelic.
Key Dates:
- Guidance available: Wednesday 24th September 2025 (available here)
- Applications open: Wednesday 24th September 2025 (available here)
- Online Information Session 1: Wednesday 8th Oct 2025 (click here to reserve your place)
- Online Information Session 2: Thursday 23rd Oct 2025 (click here to reserve your place)
- Applications Close: Friday 31st October 2025
- Applicants Advised: Friday 28th November 2025
- Programme Launch: January 2026
- Seachdain na Gàidhlig: February 23rd – March 1st 2026
- Final Report for Successful Applicants: due Friday 13th March 2026
We encourage all interested applicants to review the guidance before applying. It provides full guidance on our application process and all the details you need to submit a strong application.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Small Grants Fund:
- Read the guidance – this will help you understand the fund’s objectives, what we’re looking for in successful applications, and how to complete the form.
- Complete the application form – you can save your progress and return to the form at any time before the deadline.
If you’re considering applying, we recommend looking at some of the projects and events that were successfully funded in 2025. This will give you a better idea of the kinds of activities we support and may inspire your own ideas!
