We offer a range of investment opportunities across the arts, screen and creative industries

Touring, Festivals and Events

Please download the Full Application Guidelines for a detailed description of the three opportunities and how to apply:



Purpose: To support the distribution of a range of diverse professional creative work that will serve the population of Scotland and present opportunities for visitors to Scotland to engage with the creativity of Scotland.

In this Investment Programme this year there will be 3 opportunities: 

  • The distribution of existing work
  • Arts Programming
  • Festivals and site specific events

This is an Open Application fund with deadlines. 

This year there is £1,590,000 available in this budget. 

Individual investments are likely to be in the region of £1,000 - £60,000.

The Guidelines and/or Criteria are offered where we wish to clarify any item within the Application Form. Note that not all questions will have guidance. If you are unclear about any aspect of the Application Form please make your best attempt at completing it.

When completing your budget please include all income and expenditure, including any partnership income.  For in-kind support please include an approximate financial value. We will expect partnership support of 10% as a minimum.