Below is a list of funding and development programmes from Creative Scotland, Screen Scotland and our Partner organisations, along with their deadline for applications.
| Fund | Organisation | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
PGF Project Post | Production Growth Fund/Post-Production Pilot Programme | Screen Scotland | Midnight, 31 March 2024 |
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. It will replace the RFO programme. | Creative Scotland | Stage 2 deadline: 2pm, 24 April 2024 |
National Lottery Film Festival & Screening Programme Fund Funding to support organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience. | Screen Scotland | Midnight, 13 January 2025 |
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 |
Funding to support a wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. | Creative Scotland | Ongoing |
Distribution Fund | Screen Scotland | Ongoing |
Funding to develop increased abilities in and access to screen education across Scotland. | Screen Scotland | Ongoing |
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 |
Funding for development and production support towards broadcast projects by eligible Scottish production companies. | Screen Scotland | Ongoing |
Funding to support for large scale productions to film in Scotland, utilising crew, locations and facilities based here. | Screen Scotland | Ongoing |
Funding for individuals working in film and TV to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally. | Screen Scotland | Ongoing |
Market and Festival Attendance Fund Funding to help screenwriters, producers and directors attend key festivals and film markets. | Screen Scotland | Ongoing |
| Fund | Organisation | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
YMI CPD Fund | Scottish Music Centre | Ongoing |
Future Proofing Training Fund | Federation of Scottish Theatre | Ongoing |
Touring Network Supported Programme | The Touring Network | Ongoing |