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Creative Scotland is a public body that develops, funds and advocates for culture and creativity in Scotland. Find out about its funding programmes, showcasing projects, climate emergency plan and creative voice.
- About Us
About Us. Creative Scotland is the public body that supports...
- Funding Portal
Funding Portal - Home | Creative Scotland
- Opportunities
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- Contact Us
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- Our Creative Voice
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- Funding
Funding. Creative Scotland distributes funding for the arts,...
- Open Fund for Individuals
The Open Fund for Individuals is one of Creative Scotland’s...
- About Our Funding
Who funds Creative Scotland? Creative Scotland distributes...
- News and Stories
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- Funding Programmes
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Creative Scotland supports the arts, screen and creative industries across Scotland with funding and development. Learn about their strategy, people, projects and jobs.
Creative Scotland distributes funding from the Scottish Government and the National Lottery to support a portfolio of organisations and individuals across Scotland. Find out about available funding, how to apply, and what help is available for applicants.
Creative Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba Chruthachail [ˈal̪ˠapə ˈxɾuhəxal]; Scots: Creative Scotlan) is the development body for the arts and creative industries in Scotland. Based in Edinburgh, it is an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government.
- What Is Creative Scotland's Open Fund For Individuals?
- What The Fund Supports
- Eligibility
- Deadlines
- How to Apply
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The Open Fund for Individuals is one of Creative Scotland’s key funding programmes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. The overall annual budget for this fund is £5 million.
The Open Fund will support a period of research, development and/or delivery of creative activity for up to 24 months. We will ask you to tell us the start and end date for this activity and to describe the outcomes, benefits and impacts that you wish to achieve. This fund is designed to support creative activity such as a specific project, product...
You can apply to the fund if you are a freelance or self-employed artist or creative practitioner living in Scotland. You must be at least 18 years old, and you must have a UK bank account in your name. If you are not a self-employed individual or a sole trader, you should apply to the National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations.
There are no deadlines for this fund – you can apply year-round. The start date of your activity must be after the date you will hear the outcome of your application - you can learn more about this in the Guidance for Applicants.
Download the guidance for applicants, read the FAQs, and watch our application walkthrough. Please ensure you download the guidance each time you consider making an application, to ensure you have the latest version of the file. Once you're ready, you can apply online using our online application portal.
Apply for up to £100,000 to support your creative activity as a freelance or self-employed artist or practitioner in Scotland. The fund is open year-round and has no deadlines, but the decision timeline may be extended due to a review.
Creative Scotland distributes funding from the Scottish Government and the UK National Lottery to support a range of organisations and individuals across Scotland. Learn about the different types of funding, deadlines, and how to apply.
News and Stories. Read news releases from Creative Scotland and from across the sector. Features. Read and watch our latest features and case studies, where we celebrate funded activities, share application insights, and look ahead to upcoming opportunities. Media Enquiries.
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