Bòrd na Gàidhlig is Scotland’s national public body for promoting the Gaelic language, so its funding is tightly aligned to language revitalization rather than broad charitable giving. It primarily supports projects that increase the everyday use, visibility, and long-term viability of Gaelic through education, community activity, arts, early years provision, and public-sector language planning. Nonprofits that work in Gaelic-medium education, community-led language development, or culturally grounded Gaelic arts and family programming are the strongest fit.
Mostly program-specific, Scotland-only grants with a mix of small project awards, round-based competitions, and multi-year support for community or officer posts. Funding often supports capacity building or delivery roles rather than unrestricted operating grants, with typical awards ranging from small project grants to up to £10,000 for community roots projects and multi-year commitments in certain schemes.
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Watch for scheme-specific openings and deadlines, as several programs are round-based and not always open year-round. Tailor applications to clear Gaelic outcomes—especially increased daily use, intergenerational engagement, education, or language-plan delivery—and contact the funding team if your idea does not fit an open scheme, since Bòrd also offers a general grants route.
Current and upcoming funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organisations delivering Gaelic development work in line with Bòrd na Gàidhlig priorities; applicants required to meet scheme criteria (detailed on scheme page).
Deadline: Most recent round opened in May and closed in June (round-based competitions).
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