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Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Grant

10 March 2026

The Ulster-Scots Agency has opened its Ulster-Scots Summer School Grant for 2026.

The funding stream is open to community and voluntary groups and will support the delivery of summer schools throughout Ulster from 1 July – 31 August 2026, for children aged 7 to 16 years of age.

Our popular Summer School Programme can support the following options:

  • Standard Summer School 

These provide up to 10 different Ulster-Scots workshops/activities.

There will be a maximum eligible funding of 2 hours for each Ulster-Scots Activity, with a maximum of 20 hours of activities.      

  • 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 5 Ulster-Scots workshops/activities.   

  • Two-Day Summer School 

This provides up to 6 different Ulster-Scots workshops/activities over two days.

There will be a maximum eligible funding of 2 hours for each Ulster-Scots Activity, with a maximum of 8 hours of activities.   

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

Groups interested in applying should click here – Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Grant

Following a successful registration, an application form, guidelines, and a template for a summer school activity plan will be emailed to the group. 

Please note: The summer school plan is part of the application and assessment process, therefore groups should ensure they download the template provided and outline a proposed timetable. Failure to submit the plan and the supporting documents as listed in the guidelines will result in the application being rejected.

Groups can receive up to 75% of eligible costs.

All eligible and capped costs are listed in the guidelines.  

The Summer Schools Programme is a traditionally competitive programme, therefore groups interested in applying are encouraged to read the detailed guidelines clearly and contact the Ulster-Scots Agency to clarify any issues, before submitting an application form.

The Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Grant will close at 3pm on Tuesday 14 April 2026. 

Late or incomplete applications will be rejected. 

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