Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland - Open Fund for Individuals

£500 to £50,000Open all yearScotland

Funding for freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners in Scotland to deliver creative projects, productions or research and development over up to 24 months.

What it pays for

    Conditions to know about

    Applicants must be freelance or self-employed, at least 18, not in full-time education, and have a UK bank account. Applications over £5,000 need more project detail, including financial management and budget. Decisions normally within 10 to 14 weeks. Annual budget of £5 million.

    How to apply

    Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

    Go to the funder’s page

    Check if you can apply

    Is each of these true for your business?

    The business is based in Scotland
    The funder’s wording
    This fund is for freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland.
    You are a sole trader
    The funder’s wording
    This fund is for freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland.

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    Source: Find Business Support Scotland: funding. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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