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Why has the Open Fund for Individuals changed?
I work for an organisation, can I make an application to the Open Fund for Individuals on their behalf?

I’m an individual working with a company structure, can I make an application to the Open Fund for Individuals?
How might I consider safeguarding online?
How might I consider intellectual assets and intellectual property (including Digital IP)?
Can I make two applications to the Open Fund for Individuals at the same time?

Can I have more than one project at any one time funded through the Open Fund for Individuals?
Can I withdraw my application?
I am an independent producer. Can I have more than one application in the assessment process if they are for different artists’ projects?
I have previously received funding – does this affect my chances of support?

My project is due to start sooner, can you fast track my application?
How far in advance can I submit my application?
Can I reapply if my first application is unsuccessful?
What should a CV or biography cover?

How can I plan for public activity as part of my application if I don’t know when social distancing restrictions will be fully lifted?
Can I apply if I am a student / if my project involves students?
What activity in schools is eligible for funding?
I offer service design and/or creative communications for an established market – can I apply?

Can Comedians apply to the Open Fund for Individuals?
Can a member of staff at Creative Scotland read over or review an application to the Open Fund for Individuals before it is submitted? 
How can I access support in making my application to the Open Fund for Individuals?
Can my project include plans to work with specific communities or places I have not worked before?

Can my project include plans to engage with cultures or languages that are not my own (e.g. Gaelic, or Scots)?
Can my project include plans to engage with other sectors (e.g. sport, heritage or tourism)?
What do we mean by artist-led?
What do we mean by partnership working?

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