£1m fund launched for St David’s Day celebrations

Communities across Wales can now apply for funding to celebrate St David’s Day 2026 in style!

First Minister Eluned Morgan has today announced a £1 million fund to help bring people together on 1st March to honour Wales’ patron saint, Dewi Sant.

Applications are now open for activities including parades, music performances, community workshops, traditional Welsh folk dancing (twmpathau) and food-based events.

Three levels of funding are available:

• £500 to £5,000 for local community groups
• Up to £20,000 for regional organisations
• Up to £40,000 for Wales-wide organisations

First Minister Eluned Morgan said: “St David’s Day is a chance to celebrate Wales’ unique and rich tapestry of traditions. From school eisteddfods to St David’s Day parades, people across Wales and around the world come together to show off the best of our culture and so much more that Wales has to offer.

“We are a fiercely proud nation – we get behind the Welsh in major sporting events, we celebrate our culture and language and we go about our daily lives in a uniquely Welsh way.

“Next year’s extra activities will celebrate our spirit, our pride and the unity that define us. We want everyone to feel part of this event – sharing stories, engaging in our traditions and celebrating the modern Wales we’re proud to call home.

“Let’s make St David’s Day 2026 the most memorable yet – a true reflection of who we are, where we’re from, and what makes Wales the wonderful nation it is.”