The budget for this scheme is limited.  Applications will be accepted and assessed until the fund is spent. 

For further information and to find out if your business qualifies for funding through this scheme, contact Anna Ní Bhroin at 0035374 9558120 or email gno@forasnagaeilge.ie.

Should you wish to make an application, the following three documents must be sent by email to gno@forasnagaeilge.ie

Application Form

Read the whole application form carefully, complete all parts and sign the contract on the back page.

Application Form.

Draft of proposed wording

Include a draft of the proposed wording for the intended project. For  translation and Irish language text consult http://www.ling.ie/freagra/ for short phrases and advice on terminology and grammar. For longer texts, including brochures and the development of websites, use the services of an accredited translator. This cost can be included in the overall cost of the project.

Quotations

Include a quotation or quotations for the full cost of the project.

Note that since 25th May 2018 as a result of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Foras na Gaeilge can no longer liaise with third parties and all communication will be directly with applicants only.

Background

Colmcille has three funding schemes:
1. The small grants scheme for carrying out research and for planning joint initiatives
2. The grants scheme for funding projects (the main Colmcille scheme)
3. The bursaries scheme to help people learn Scottish Gaelic

If you want to develop an initiative with a partner in Scotland, or which is connected to Scottish Gaelic, this small grants scheme (scheme 1 above) is here to help develop joint initiatives and partnership. When the partnership and an intitiative plan have been agreed under this small grants scheme, an application may be made to the Colmcille Grants Scheme (scheme 2 above, the main Colmcille grants scheme), which gives a higher level of support, if that is needed.

Maximum funding available €1,800/£1,566

Deadline: An application can be made at any time, there is no particular deadline.

If you are interested in making an application speak with Colmcille officers in Foras na Gaeilge before you fill in the form below.

Scéim Miondeontas Cholmcille 2018 – English

Scéim Miondeontas Cholmcille foirm iarratais 2018, glan

Round 1:
– Deadline 20 April 2018
– Applications for projects starting in 2018
– Upper limit €11,110/£10,000

Round 2:
– Deadline 12 October 2018
– Applications for projects starting in 2019
– Upper limit €11,110/£10,000

Application can be made for up to 80% of the total costs of the project. The scheme is open to any organisation in a position to promote the interaction and who have the appopriate documentation.
More information:

Click on the links below to download the relevant forms:

Colmcille-Foirm-Iarratais-Application-Form-2018

180228 Colmcille Grants Scheme Guide (Eng) (2)

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday, 10 September 2018  

Further Information: 

Critéir Measúnaithe Iarratas ar Thionscadail Litríochta – cáiliú do dheontas

Critéir Measúnaithe Iarratas ar Thionscadail Litríochta – cáiliú do dheontasB

Treoirlínte Tionsc Lit 2019

Application Form: 

Please contact Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge at 046 9430419 or by emailing leabhar@forasnagaeilge.ie to request an application form.

Please include the name of the company and a contact number if you are contacting us by email. 

Grants will be awarded to Irish language Publishers for the scheme based on an annual comprehensive plan.

Closing date: 12:00 midday, Monday, 3 September 2018

Application Form:

Please contact Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge at 046 9430419 or by emailing leabhar@forasnagaeilge.ie to request an application form.

Please include the name of the company and a contact number if you are contacting us by email. 

Further information:

Criteria for the Publishing Scheme

Classification of Groups

Qualifying for Grant – Group AB

Qualifying for grant – Group C

• which aim to strengthen the Irish language through a mix of activities;
• that are not residential events;
• which will run between 1 September 2018 and 30 June 2019;
• applications for festivals, competitions or one-off events will not be accepted

Grants are provided out of public funding, and Foras na Gaeilge has statutory duties to ensure value for money for all funded projects.

Foras na Gaeilge recommends to applicants to seek joint funding for projects, when appropriate, and to cooperate with other organisations in order to achieve the best value from the Foras na Gaeilge grant.

We particularly welcome applications from organisations located in areas recognised in Government strategies or legislation.

Documents:

Treoirlínte dhátheangach_Bilingual guidelines

Foirm Iarratais Dhátheangach_Bilingual Application Form

A signed hard copy must be submitted to Foras na Gaeilge before the deadline.

If you have any question on any aspect of the qualifying criteria, contact Foras na Gaeilge before the deadline, 12.00pm, Friday 20 April 2018.

• which aim to strengthen the Irish language through a mix of activities;
• that are not residential camps;
• which will last 5 days;
• which will run between 25 June and 31 August 2018;
• which will last at least 4.5 hours each day.

This is a nonprofit scheme to keep the camp fees low for the young people.

Grants are provided out of public funding, and Foras na Gaeilge has statutory duties to ensure value for money for all funded projects.

Foras na Gaeilge recommends to applicants to seek joint funding for projects, when appropriate, and to cooperate with other organisations in order to achieve the best value from the Foras na Gaeilge grant.

We particularly welcome applications from organisations located in areas recognised in Government strategies or legislation.

Documents:

Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh 2018_Treoirlínte dhátheangach_Bilingual guidelines

Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh 2018_Foirm Iarratais Dhátheangach_Bilingual Application Form

A signed hard copy must be submitted to Foras na Gaeilge before the deadline.

If you have any question on any aspect of the qualifying criteria, contact Foras na Gaeilge before the deadline, 12.00pm, Friday  23 March 2018.

Scéim Sparánachta Cholmcille 2018 (1)

Scéim Sparánachta Cholmcille 2018 (1)

Deadline: 5.00 p.m., Thursday 4th January 2018

Basic aim of the scheme

• To provide assistance to councils to develop an infrastructure, structures, processes and systems so that they can increase the services they provide through the Irish language.
• To provide assistance to councils to foster and promote the Irish language for the council’s community.

Documents:

Scéim na nOifigeach Gaeilge 2018 treoirlínte

Scéim na nOifigeach Gaeilge – Foirm Iarratais

Conditions of the scheme

The group

• The group applying is a community group. The name of the group must be the same as the name of the group’s bank account. Statutory bodies, local authorities or current grantees of Foras na Gaeilge are not eligible to apply for this scheme. A copy of the current bank statement of the committee is needed.
• There are at least five in the group.
• Irish is the group’s means of communications, but the group has planned activities in the programme of activities in connection with a special interest rather than Irish itself.

More information/Apply online

Application Form:

Please contact Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge at 046 9430419 or by emailing leabhar@forasnagaeilge.ie to request an application form.

Please include the name of the company and a contact number if you are contacting us by email. 

Further information:

Athrú Plean 2018

Bunchonradh Údair Foil

Eíleamh A 2018

éileamh B 2018

Rialacha Scéim na Foilsitheoireachta 2018

Documents:

Critéir Measúnaithe Iarratas ar Thionscadail Litríochta – cáiliú do dheontas

Treoirlínte Tionsc Lit 2018

Application Form: 

Please contact Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge at 046 9430419 or by emailing leabhar@forasnagaeilge.ie to request an application form.

Please include the name of the company and a contact number if you are contacting us by email.