Bòrd na Gàidhlig community grants, Early Years Fund and HIE research
Key Questions
What new community grants has Bòrd na Gàidhlig announced?
Bòrd na Gàidhlig has launched the Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd grants with a £100k annual budget, alongside the Seachdain na Gàidhlig Small Grants Fund offering up to £500 and the Maoinean urrais bursary scheme. It has also allocated £60k for Gaelic language plans in Iar-Thuath Leòdhais and Uibhist, and opened its Early Years Education Fund.
What is the HIE Gaelic research project and why is participation urgent?
The HIE project seeks community input to inform policy and data needs on Gaelic, with a deadline of less than one week remaining. Urgent participation is required to ensure accurate representation of community requirements.
Who received the Cruthaich Earra-Ghàidheal Awards?
The awards, funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and announced by CHArts, recognized recipients including Mary Ann Kennedy and Joy Dunlop for contributions to Gaelic arts and culture.
New Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd grants with £100k annual budget and high standards; aligns with Bòrd community fund. HIE Gaelic research project calls for urgent participation before deadline (almost one week left) to inform policy and data needs. Seachdain na Gàidhlig Small Grants Fund (up to £500) for individuals/groups. Bòrd opens Early Years Education Fund for sustained Gaelic provision and progression into GME. Maoinean urrais funding scheme for Gaelic language and culture activities announced (bursaries/awards) — additional resource for learners, teachers, and community groups. Bòrd announces £60k for two community Gaelic plans (Iar-Thuath Leòdhais and Uibhist) to fund local projects — grassroots language planning in action. New: Cruthaich Earra-Ghàidheal Awards announced by CHArts, funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, with notable recipients including Mary Ann Kennedy and Joy Dunlop — further evidence of grassroots Gaelic arts funding.