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which propose online delivery of arts activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The deadline for applications for Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig is Friday January 22.

Mairi Kidd, head of literature, languages and publishing, Creative Scotland, said: 'The arts have done so much to support us all through the challenging year we had in 2020.

'It's a great pleasure to have been able to support the successful projects in this round of Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig/ The Gaelic Arts Fund, which are set to bring more valuable experiences to Gaelic audiences and communities throughout Scotland and further afield in future.' Tasgadh (meaning investment in Gaelic), is designed to provide support for individual artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work and is open to those with a proven track record in Scottish traditional dance, Scottish storytelling or Scottish traditional music. Awards of between £250 and £1,000 are available and the deadline is January 29.

Arthur Cormack, chief executive of Fèisean nan Gàidheal, which administers the funds on behalf of Creative Scotland, said: 'With these funds we have been able to support a range of projects by groups and individual artists, many of whom have had to change their practice due to the Covid pandemic.

'We would encourage applications from anyone who has a project in mind, or who would like to undertake some professional development in order to make themselves more resilient.

'The application process for both funds is fairly straightforward and applicants will receive a decision within a month of the application deadline.'

For more information about Tasgadh and details of how to apply, please visit www.feisean.org/en/tasgadh. To find out more about Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig, please visit www. feisean.org/en/meg-en

Caroline Reagh with Fèis Spè participants in a Tasgadhfunded stepdance workshop.