We are conscious of the different needs of individuals and organisations and this will allow us to respond to these appropriately. We wish to avoid a situation where applications from individuals and organisations are competing with each other. Read more
If you are a freelance artist or creative practitioner, or a sole trader, you should apply as an individual.
If you have an organisational structure (such as a partnership, a company limited by guarantee, a charity, a SCIO or CIC) then you should apply as an organisation. Read more
This section has been revised to reflect the restrictions that are in place on social distancing and public gatherings. In these circumstances we are focussing our interest on the impacts and benefits of your project - on you and those you plan to work with now and into the future. Read more
We want our funds to reach as many people as possible. This measure will help us to do this in the short term. COVID-19 is having a significant impact on all our lives and it is impossible to predict how this will affect people in the medium to longer term. We anticipate that organisations and individuals will wish to take time to reflect and adjust to a changing world. We anticipate that larger and more complex projects, which often involve multiple partners, are likely to be less easy to plan and deliver. We will keep this decision under review on (...)Read more
We want our funds to reach as many people as possible. This measure will help us to do this in the short term. COVID-19 is having a significant impact on all our lives and it is impossible to predict how this will affect people in the medium to longer term. We anticipate that organisations and individuals will wish to take time to reflect and adjust to a changing world. We anticipate that larger and more complex projects, which often involve multiple partners, are likely to be less easy to plan and deliver. We will keep this decision under review on (...)Read more
Yes – you can have up to two live projects at any time. If you have been funded by the Open Fund, you can make one additional application for a different project or activity before you complete the first project. However, we would expect you to outline how you will be able to deliver any new project activity alongside any prior commitments. Read more
Whilst assessors do consider your track record in your artform or specialist area, previous funding from Creative Scotland does not make you any more or less likely to receive funding. If you are currently in receipt of funding from Creative Scotland and delivering a live project, we would expect you to outline how you will be able to deliver any new project activity alongside any prior commitments. Additionally, if you are in receipt of previous funding from Creative Scotland you will need to ensure that you are up to date with any reporting, project monitoring and conditions related to your previously funded (...)Read more
No – our turnaround times are set as 8 weeks for applications requesting £15k or less and 12 weeks for applications requesting over £15k. You should apply early enough to ensure that there is sufficient time for this assessment period, and for a suitable planning period between receiving your funding decision and the activity starting. Read more
