Below is a list of funding and development programmes from Creative Scotland, Screen Scotland and our Partner organisations, along with their deadline for applications.
Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland
| Fund | Organisation | Deadline |
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Funding for individuals, organisations and creative businesses to explore and share new ways to expand their business activity and make them more financially sustainable. |
Creative Scotland |
2pm, Thursday 6 February 2025 |
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National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations Funding to supports organisations seeking funding of up to £100k for creative activity, projects and programmes lasting up to 18 months. |
Creative Scotland |
Ongoing |
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Funding to support a wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. |
Creative Scotland |
Ongoing |
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Funding to support the distribution of Scottish feature films with the potential to have a strong cultural impact within Scotland. |
Screen Scotland |
Ongoing |
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Funding to develop increased abilities in and access to screen education across Scotland. |
Screen Scotland |
Ongoing |
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Film Development and Production Fund Funding for development and production support towards feature length films and documentaries being made by filmmakers based in Scotland. |
Screen Scotland |
Ongoing |
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Funding for development and production support towards broadcast projects by eligible Scottish production companies. |
Screen Scotland |
Ongoing |
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Funding to support for large scale productions to film in Scotland, utilising crew, locations and facilities based here. |
Screen Scotland |
Ongoing |
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Funding for individuals working in film and TV to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally. |
Screen Scotland |
Ongoing |
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Market and Festival Attendance Fund Funding to help screenwriters, producers and directors attend key festivals and film markets. |
Screen Scotland |
Ongoing |
Partners
| Fund | Organisation | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
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Supported by Creative Scotland, this fellowship offers the opportunity for a mid-career writer to spend a year dedicated to producing their own new writing, gaining support and inspiration from Fruitmarket. |
Fruitmarket | 5pm, Monday 17 February 2025 |
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Grants of between £500 - £1,500 for projects that support artists working in Hip Hop to develop their practice and test out new ideas. |
Sunny Govan Community Radio | 5pm, Monday 17 February 2025 |
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Crowdfunder and Creative Scotland have teamed up to offer £150,000 in match funding, supporting artists and creatives across Scotland to access the financial support they need to deliver work that enhances creative and cultural life of the nation. |
Crowdmatch | Ongoing |
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Creative Scotland has set up a £50,000 fund with backing from The National Lottery, as part of the Forward Funds program to support Scotland-based creators running Kickstarter projects. |
Kickstarter | Ongoing |
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In partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, Creative Scotland and Sports Scotland, Awards for All provides funds of between £300 and £10,000 to support what matters to people and communities. |
National Lottery Community Fund |
Ongoing |
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Author International Travel Fund Open throughout the year, our Author International Travel Fund is available to Scottish writers who have been invited overseas to promote their work. |
Scottish Books International |
Ongoing |
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MusicPlus+ is a free mentoring scheme for 14-19 year olds in Scotland. It aims to provide one to one experience with music industry professionals who will offer guidance, encouragement, skills and knowledge across a range of industry roles from performance to business. |
Scottish Music Centre |
Ongoing |
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Hit the Road is a touring project for 14-19 year old aspiring performers who are at an early stage in their careers. It presents genre-themed tours of Scotland throughout the year giving young people the opportunity to experience life on the road. |
Scottish Music Centre |
Ongoing |
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The International Showcase Fund (ISF) offers vital export support for UK-based artists, bands, songwriters and producers who have been invited to perform or create new music at international showcasing festivals or conferences. |
PRS Foundation |
Ongoing |
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The YMI CPD Fund is intended to support individuals and organisations who work with children and young people on out-of-school music projects. |
Scottish Music Centre |
Ongoing |
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Future Proofing is a partnership project which aims to offer a sustainable solution to the personnel shortages in Scotland within creative production, stage management and technical skills by inspiring a new generation at entry level onwards and supporting the continuing professional development of our experienced practitioners and educators. |
Federation of Scottish Theatre |
Ongoing |
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Touring Network Supported Programme Supported Programme helps promoters to programme excellent and experimental new work in venues across the Highlands & Islands. Extend your tour route and discover hidden corners of the country, meet new people and perform in up-close and personal spaces for a tour like no other! |
The Touring Network |
Ongoing |