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 2025 (February 24th – March 2nd) and assist in the development and delivery of community events that celebrate the Gaelic language. Our theme for 2025 is ‘Building Connections’, and we’re looking for projects that embrace this theme and encourage community engagement through Gaelic.
Key Dates:
- Guidance available: Friday 20th September 2024 (available here)
- Applications open: Tuesday 24th September 2024 (available here)
- Online information sessions:
- Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 19:00 (click here to reserve your place)
- Thursday 24th October 2024 at 19:00 (click here to reserve your place)
- Application deadline: October 31st, 2024 (Midnight)
- Applicants notified of results: No later than Thursday 28th November 2024
- Programme Launch: January 2025
- Seachdain na Gàidhlig: February 24th – March 2nd 2025
- Final Report for Successful Applicants: due Friday 28th March 2025
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 2024. This will give you a better idea of the kinds of activities we support and may inspire your own ideas!
