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Ulster-Scots Community Festivals Grant
The Ulster-Scots Agency has opened its Ulster-Scots Community Festivals Grant for 2026/27.
The funding stream will support the delivery of community festivals throughout Ulster from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027.
The Community Festivals Programme is a traditionally a competitive programme, therefore groups are encouraged to read the detailed guidelines – particularly the definition of a community festival, the difference between a minor and major festival, and details regarding the eligible costs – before completing the application form. Further details can be found on our website here.
Groups interested in applying should click – Ulster-Scots Community Festivals Grant.
Following a successful registration, an application form, guidelines, and festival plan template will be automatically emailed to the group.
The maximum grant available for a major festival is £20,000. The maximum grant available for a minor festival is £8,000.
Groups are required to provide match funding of at least 25%.
The Ulster-Scots Community Festivals Grant will close at 3pm on Monday 9 March 2026.
Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
For further information, contact Derek Reaney on reaneyd@ulsterscotsagency.org.uk or 07843 279 912.
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