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Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Grant 2024

The 2024 programme aims to support Ulster-Scots Summer Schools delivered between 1 July and 31 August 2024.  

The Ulster-Scots Agency can support the following two options:   

Standard Summer School 

These provide up to 10 different Ulster-Scots workshops/activities.  There will be maximum eligible funding of two hours for each Ulster-Scots Activity, with a maximum of 20 hours of activities.   

Drama Summer School 

Drama tutors may receive funding to deliver a week-long programme, concluding in a drama production. In addition, groups may provide a maximum of five Ulster-Scots workshop/activities.   

 All summer schools must deliver an Ulster-Scots language workshop.   

 Groups interested in applying for funding should follow the link to register HERE. 

Following a successful registration, an application form and guidelines will be emailed to the group. Groups are encouraged to read the detailed guidelines carefully. 

 The Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Grant programme will close to applications at 12 noon on Friday 19 April 2024.   

 Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.   

 For further information, contact Derek Reaney on reaneyd@ulsterscotsagency.org.uk or 07843 279 912. 


 

Ulster-Scots Community Festivals Grant 2024/25

The 2024/2025 programme aims to support community festivals throughout Ulster from 1 June 2024 to 31 March 2025. These events provide important opportunities for people to learn about Ulster-Scots culture, heritage, and language; as well as raising awareness of Ulster-Scots within the wider community.  

The inclusion of Ulster-Scots content in other community festivals is also supported through the programme. 

The maximum grant available for a major festival is £20,000 and £8,000 for a minor festival.

Groups interested in applying for funding should follow the link to register HERE.

Following a successful registration, an application form and guidelines will be emailed to the group. 

Groups are required to provide match funding of at least 25%.  

The Community Festivals programme is a traditionally a competitive programme, therefore groups are encouraged to read the detailed guidelines carefully.

Support is available from the Ulster-Scots Community Network if groups require assistance with their submission.  

The Community Festival Grant programme will close to applications at 3pm on Monday 8th April 2024.  

Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.  

 

For further information, contact Derek Reaney on reaneyd@ulsterscotsagency.org.uk or 07843 279 912.


Application for Financial Assistance Scheme for Voluntary and Community Groups

Download Application Form and Guidance Notes

Applications for Financial Assistance Scheme funding is open all year but needs to be submitted at least 3 calendar months prior to the start date of your event/project.


Partnership funding

Download Application Form and Guidance Notes

Applications for Partnership funding is open all year but needs to be submitted at least 2 calendar months prior to the start date of your event/project.

 


Application Checking

You can bring your application to the Ulster Scots Community Network to be checked.  This service minimises errors within your application and ensures that all of your supporting documenation, signatures and information is correct and as requested within the Ulster Scots Agency guidelines before you submit it for approval.

To avail of this service you can contact 

Ulster Scots Community Network
1-9 Victoria Street
Belfast
BT1 3GA

Tel: 028 9043 6710

Email: info@ulster-scots.com 


Contact Us

If you wish to discuss any of our funding programmes, please contact:

Derek Reaney - reaneyd@ulsterscotsagency.org.uk 

Tel: +353 (7491) 73 876

Mob: 078 4327 9912 


Grants Appeal Policy

Download the Ulster-Scots Agency's Grants Appeal Policy document.