Support for writers

The Gaelic Books Council provides assistance for Scottish Gaelic writers by offering funding opportunities through commission grants. The Gaelic Books Council is not a publisher; however, we can provide advice and guidance regarding the next step towards publication.

Applications are invited on a quarterly basis during the financial year (April-March), and are assessed within a designated timeframe.  

Please note also that we do not provide retrospective funding.

Grants Committee

The Grants Committee decides whether applications should be supported and the level of funding that should be provided. The committee is made up of selected members of the Board of the Gaelic Books Council. For 2026-27, the Grants Committee currently comprises Peigi MacVicar and Aonghas MacCoinnich (and one other member to be appointed June 2026).

Essential Dates

The next deadline for grant applications: 12th June 2026 (for the July 2026 Grants Committee meeting)

The next meeting of the Grants Committee: July 2026