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Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Grant
The Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Grant aims to support community and voluntary groups who wish to deliver a five-day Ulster-Scots Summer School to children aged 7-16 years.
The Summer Schools must be delivered from 1 July to 31 August 2025.
There are two options available for support:
1. Standard Summer Schools
(These provide up to 10 different Ulster-Scots workshops and activities - maximum eligible funding of two hours for each Ulster-Scots activity, with a maximum of 20 hours of activity.)
2. Drama Summer Schools
(Drama tutors may be funded to deliver a week-long programme, culminating in a drama production. Groups may also provide a maximum of five Ulster-Scots workshops and activities.)
Groups can receive up to 75% of eligible costs.
Groups interested in applying should follow the link to registration here.
Following a successful registration, a link to an application form, guidelines, and a summer school programme template will be automatically emailed to the group.
Applications close at 3pm on Monday 14 April 2025.
Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
For further information, contact Derek Reaney on E: reaneyd@ulsterscotsagency.org.uk | T: 07843 279 912.
Ulster-Scots Community Festivals Grant
The Ulster-Scots Community Festivals Grant aims to support community festivals throughout Ulster from 1 June to 31 December 2025.
Ulster-Scots Community Festivals provide people with opportunities to experience and learn about Ulster-Scots culture, heritage, and language; and have an important role to play in 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 grants available are: £20,000 for a major festival / £8,000 for a minor festival.
Groups are required to provide match funding of at least 25%.
Groups interested in applying should follow the link to registration here.
Following a successful registration, a link to an application form, guidelines, and a festival plan template will be automatically emailed to the group.
The Community Festival Grant will close at 3pm on Monday 31 March 2025.
Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
For further information, contact Derek Reaney: E: reaneyd@ulsterscotsagency.org.uk / T: 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