This fund aims to support organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development. No deadlines – apply any time.
The fund will continue to support organisations to deliver a wide range of creative activity.
This includes funding for:
It can also support organisations to undertake business and organisational development that will:
or
Examples of the types of activity that the fund can support can be found in the Guidance for Applicants. It is not exhaustive and is provided to give applicants an indication of the types of activity that can be applied for. If you have any queries about what you are wanting to apply for, please contact the Enquiries Service before starting your application.
Any type of constituted artistic, creative or cultural organisation based in Scotland can apply, but as the funding comes from the National Lottery, and is intended to support activity that maximises public benefit, any project that seeks support for commercial activity where the primary purpose is to create a profit is unlikely to be successful.
For full eligibility information, read the Guidance for Applicants.
The fund is open all year round – with no deadlines.
As standard, if your application request is between £500 and £20,000 you will hear the outcome in 10 weeks. If your application request is between £20,001 and £100,000 you will hear the outcome in 14 weeks.