Other Funding Opportunities
It is vitally important that Bòrd na Gàidhlig gets value for money from the funding it awards, and one of the ways in which applicants can increase the value of Bòrd na Gàidhlig funding is by securing funding from other sources.
Other funding opportunities and useful information on funding:
Awards for All
Funding body which targets local communities and is Lottery funded
British Council
International organisation which encourages educational opportunities and cultural ties
Colmcille
Funding body which encourages the use of Gaelic in and between Scotland and Ireland
Comann na Gàidhlig
Gaelic development agency
COSLA
The main website for local authorities in Scotland
EBLUL
Offer guidance on funding opportunities in Europe
European Commission
Guidance on European funding
Gaelic Media Service
Main Gaelic broadcasting funder
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Organisation which is responsible for economic and community development in the Highlands and Islands
Heritage Lottery Fund
Funding body which supports heritage projects
NESTA
Organisation which encourages innovation in the United Kingdom
New Opportunities Fund
Lottery fund which supports different projects
Rural Community Gateway
Organisation which has useful information for rural communities in Scotland
Scottish Arts Council
Principal arts funding body in Scotland
Scottish Executive
Guidance for voluntary groups on government awards
The Big Lottery Fund
UK Leader +
A network of organisations which encourage co-operation between UK and European regions
Welcomeurope
Guidance on European funding