Bòrd na Gàidhlig

They fund projects that promote Gaelic language and culture across Scotland, including education and skills, heritage, and community development. Supported activities include project delivery, events, training, equipment, and salaries. Priority areas include Gaelic events in communities and online, opportunities for young people to use Gaelic together outside school, family and intergenerational Gaelic usage, adult Gaelic learning in the community, and building connections between Gaelic and Irish speakers through the Colmcille programme. Work can take place anywhere in Scotland, and applicants must be based in Scotland.

Eligible applicants include registered charities, community interest companies, unincorporated associations, schools, and individuals based in Scotland. A separate funding stream is available for public authorities. There is no income threshold, and organisations of all sizes with robust governance are considered. The funder prioritises projects that benefit Gaelic-speaking communities and learners, with a focus on young people, families, and adult learners.

They do not fund organisation start-up or ongoing running costs, costs relating to the Royal National Mòd or local Mòds, activities already funded by Fèisean nan Gàidheal, air travel (except for Colmcille-related projects), equipment costs exceeding a reasonable amount, competition prizes, delivery of the school curriculum, ongoing regular early years sessions, or party political activities. For public authorities, certain local authorities and their arms-length organisations are excluded from specific streams.

They offer both multi-year and single-year grants depending on the programme. Match funding is required for all grants. Funding can support project delivery, events, training, equipment, and salaries. They welcome unsolicited applications and have separate streams for community organisations and public authorities. Their funding style is project-based, with a focus on measurable impact on Gaelic language use.