Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Grant Opens

It is for programmes delivered from 1 July to 31 August 2023 and aims to support community and voluntary groups who wish to deliver a five-day Ulster-Scots Summer School to children aged 7-16 years.  

There are two options available for groups: 

• Standard Summer School 

These provide up to 10 different Ulster-Scots workshops and activities.  There will be maximum eligible funding of two hours for each Ulster-Scots activity (maximum of 20 hours' activity).  

• Drama Summer School 

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

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

Groups interested in applying should register here. 

Following a successful registration, an application form and grant guidelines will be emailed to groups.  Please read the guidelines carefully and if there are any issues, please contact the Ulster-Scots Agency before submitting an application.  

Once registered, the Agency will forward a template in which groups should outline the proposed timetable for their Summer School.  

Groups can receive up to 90% of eligible costs.  These will be listed in the guidelines.   

The deadline for applications has been extended and will now close at 12 noon on Tuesday 9 May 2023.  Groups must ensure they have submitted all the listed supporting documentation.  Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.  

For further information, contact the Agency’s Community Development Officer Derek Reaney on reaneyd@ulsterscotsagency.org.uk or 078 4327 9912.