Gàidhealtachd Support Grants
Gàidhealtachd Support grants are made to organizations and individuals not substantially connected to ACGA for the purpose of advancing the Gaelic language. Recipients of such financial support typically are involved in programs aimed at strengthening the language in the traditional Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland and Nova Scotia. However, Gaidhealtachd Support awards are not limited to just these two geographic areas and we will consider requests for any initiative that seeks to advance “the greater Gaelic good” regardless of locale.
How to Apply
ACGA is a small organization, and the size of our grants generally falls in the $100 - $1,000 range. We do ask that recipients of these awards write a short piece about their program for publication in our quarterly newsletter Naidheachd. This gives our membership a better idea of how their dues are being spent, as well as provides an opportunity to invite direct contributions from ACGA members themselves.
Those who are interested in applying may do so by writing in either Gaelic or English to ACGA’s Gaidhealtachd Support Committee. (Contact information is listed at this website under Organization.) Useful information to include would be:
1. Name of organization and contact information
2. Brief description and history of the organization
3. Description of program for which funds are being requested and the expected Gaelic benefit in the target area
4. Total cost of the program
5. Time frame of the program
6. Time frame for when funds need to be received
The above prescribed format may be altered to be more relevant to the applicant’s situation.
We look forward to hearing from you. ‘S gun éirigh gu math leibh!
Fèis Mhàbu
http://www.feismhabu.com/Welcome.html
Feis Eilean na Nollaig
http://www.feisaneilein.ca/
CSNA
http://www.gaelicworld.co.uk/
Comhairle na Gàidhlig, Alba Nuaidh
http://www.gaelic.net/novascotia/
An Crann (An Bràighe)
Lews Castle College
http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/
Tobar Dualchais
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/dualchas/
Margie Beaton’s Gaelic Class
Margie Beaton has taught Gaelic in Cape Breton schools since the late 1970’s. Several times she has helped organize student trips to her native Scotland, to which ACGA has lent support.
Sabhal Mór Ostaig
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/
Eilean nan Og
EISD
The Educational Initiatives for Social Development, a Gaelic-based cultural business venture which was founded by Bernadette Campbell, held Gaelic summer camps for children in the mid-90’s and produced the tape/workbook series As an Talamh. ACGA sponsored several children to attend this camp.
