Financial shot in the arm for Doric projects
Projects highlighting the richness and diversity of the North East’s Doric culture are being invited to apply for a cash injection, thanks to the launch of the Doric Board New Year Awards 2025.
The Doric Board has just opened the sixth annual awards to applications and is keen to provide financial assistance to projects and their creators celebrating the region’s Doric language, music, ballad, song, story, history, lore.
Grants of up to £1000 will be made available to applicants who reside in the North East to assist in the funding of projects which comply with the Board’s objectives – the promotion of the language, traditions, and culture of the North-east of Scotland.
The Awards are part of the founding aim of the Doric Board which was created with the support of the Scottish Government to develop and support a sustainable, dynamic future for Doric as a vibrant language.
Commenting on the launch of the 2025 Doric Board New Year Awards, Doric Board chair Frieda Morrison said: “Since their inception, these unique awards have supported almost 80 projects which vividly illustrate the variety, creativity, and innovation in this part of the world.
“The Doric Board remains committed to supporting as many initiatives as possible and we look forward to working with creators bring their ideas to fruition.” Applications should be emailed to The Doric Board by December 12th, 2024. Funds will be made available to successful applicants in mid-January 2025.
To find out more, visit the Doric Board website or email info@doricboard.com
Application forms can be downloaded below and should be emailed to info@doricboard.com:
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