Derry City and Strabane District Council is encouraging local residents to apply for small grants to create digital content celebrating and promoting the Ulster-Scots language.
To mark Ulster-Scots Language Week 2026, the Council is offering grants of up to £300 towards the creation of original digital content celebrating and promoting the Ulster-Scots language.
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Grace Uí Niallais said:
“Ulster-Scots Language Week is a great opportunity to celebrate our rich linguistic and cultural heritage and to find new and creative ways of sharing it with others. I would encourage anyone with an idea for original digital content to get involved, apply for support and help bring the Ulster-Scots language to new audiences online.”
Anyone interested in applying can request an application form by emailing ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 30 October 2026.
