Creative Scotland
National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations
Grants for artistic, creative and cultural organisations based in Scotland to fund creative activity of up to 18 months, plus business and organisational development. Funded by the National Lottery.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Must be an artistic, creative or cultural organisation based in Scotland. Activity must maximise public benefit; organisations seeking funding mainly for commercial profit are unlikely to receive a grant. Applicants must cover costs beyond the grant from other sources. Decisions within 10 weeks (under £20,000) or 14 weeks (£20,001 to £100,000).
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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