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Creative Scotland supports culture and creativity in Scotland as a development organisation, a funder, an advocate, and as a public body that seeks to influence others to increase opportunity and maximise the impact our resources can offer. As a Non-Departmental Public Body, we are sponsored by Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers, with funding from both the Scottish Government and the UK National Lottery.

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  • Multi Year Funding Programme

    Multi-Year Funding

    The Multi-Year Funding Programme offers funding for creative and cultural organisations - supporting core costs and their programmes of work for the initial period April 2025 - March 2028.

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    Showcasing Scotland

    Projects that aim to showcase Scotland's arts, screen and creative industries to the rest of the world.

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    Open Funding

    Open Funding is one of our key funding routes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by organisations, artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland.

  • 30 Years of The National Lottery

    From 19 November 2024, join us in celebrating 30 years of The National Lottery!

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    Read our Climate Emergency and Sustainability Plan

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    Our Creative Voice

    We’ve launched Our Creative Voice to highlight the value and impact of creativity and culture.

  • Targeted Funding

    Targeted Funds exist to support specific activities - learn more about what's available.

  • The Illustrated Freelancer's Guide

    Supporting freelancers to understand their rights and navigate their careers.

Latest News

  • A group of individuals stands beneath a large, illuminated cloud sculpture, surrounded by atmospheric lighting and a dark, forested setting.

    New Cultural Business Development Programme launched for Scottish Sector

    25 June 2025

  • A group of people stands in front of a large stone pillared building, the Caird Hall, with a large crate, which reads Caird Hall, Scottish Album of the Year Award 2025.

    Scotland’s National Music Prize Unveils Dundee as New Location for 2025

    24 June 2025

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    Increased funding for festivals

    21 June 2025

  • Invitation to Tender - Access Support Workers

    18 June 2025

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  • Skills Development Scotland

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