About the programme

We offer support to theatre professionals, who have an interest in working in Gaelic, to develop their language skills. This is particularly aimed at those who have learned some Gaelic and are looking for the next step towards confidence using and working in the language.

what support is available?

We can pay costs related to improving your Gaelic language skills, for example, a short course, 1:1 tutoring, a series of lessons, and travel and accommodation related to these learning opportunities.

You should work out what mode of learning works best for you, and what the related costs would be.

We can pay up to a maximum of £750, but requests for this amount will need to demonstrate that this will make a substantial difference to the applicant’s level of Gaelic.

Funding will be offered at the discretion of Theatre Gu Leòr. There is a finite budget for this each year and we may not be able to support all applications.

You can include access costs relating to the learning opportunity in your application, including for childcare, and these will not contribute to the limit outlined above, but allocated from a separate budget.

who is eligible?

Applications must come from artists or theatre professionals that are:

• Based in Scotland

• Working in the theatre sector

• Already working through the medium of Gaelic or aiming to do so in the future.

Although we welcome applications from new learners, priority will be given to applications from those who have undertaken some learning already and who want to make further progress.

how do I apply?

Please fill in this form to tell us about yourself and about the support you are seeking.

There is no deadline for this fund. We will offer support throughout the year and you will receive an answer within two weeks.