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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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 |
Partners
Fund | Organisation | Deadline |
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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 |
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 |