Support for endangered languages
Through its committee for endangered languages, the Linguistic Circle supports language revitalization activities and publication of material in or about endangered languages.
Who may apply?
There are no restrictions on who may apply, but the amount granted must be used in connection with revitalization activities or the publication of material.
It is a requirement that the language concerned is endangered (cf. for example the UNESCO listings and definitions and www.ethnologue.com), and that the project will result in – or contribute to – a publication or language revitalization activities that will be of use for the maintenance or documentation of the language or dialect concerned. Thus purely theoretical publications are precluded.
Grant size
In 2026, applications for grants up to DKK 10.000 are welcome. The amount available may vary from year to year depending on numbers of proposals accepted, etc.
Application submission
Your Application should be sent by email to lingvistkredsen@hum.ku.dk with the subject line “Support for endangered languages”.
Applications should include a brief description of the purpose of the project and an approximate budget.
Application deadline
In 2026, the application deadline is 1st March.
The committee for endangered languages
- Ditte Boeg Thomsen, University of Copenhagen
- Una Canger, University of Copenhagen
- Adam Hyllested, University of Copenhagen
- Laurits Stapput Knudsen, Lund University.