The Bòrd has allocated £100,000 to the 2009 fund, in addition to £190,000 allocated to projects continuing from last year.
Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd is part of a three-year programme and applications are now being invited from community organi
sations, voluntary groups, small businesses and other organisations seeking to promote grass root Gaelic language activities in communities or networks.
Rosemary Ward, Acting Chief Executive of the Bòrd said: "The Bòrd's focus on a community-based approach to strengthening and extending the language is key to supporting the delivery of the National Plan for Gaelic. This is a national project and we are inviting communities and networks throughout Scotland to apply for support.
"This assistance is available to communities beyond those which have already been identified for support through the Iomairtean Cànain (Language Initiatives) and we look forward to hearing from organisations in areas where Gaelic is well established, and from other communities where it is growing."
Said Michael Russell MSP, Minister for Gaelic: "The Scottish Government is committed to securing a sustainable and successful future for Gaelic in Scotland and the release of this funding to Bòrd na Gàidhlig is yet another step towards achieving that goal. Support for community based initiatives is vital and this three-year programme will enable a number of community projects to be established, which might otherwise not have happened."
Bòrd na Gàidhlig will consider funding requests up to the value of £5,000 per project. The Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd fund is open for applications up to June 12, 2009.
Further information and application forms for Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd are available by contacting Bòrd na Gàidhlig on 01463 225454, or email tabhartas@bng.org.uk or on the Bòrd na Gàidhlig website at www.bord-na-gaidhlig.org.uk.
