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Open Fund for Individuals | Creative Scotland Open Fund for Individuals 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. Fund open. What is Creative Scotland's Open Fund for Individuals?
What is Creative Scotland's Open Fund for Individuals? 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 fund is intended to support periods of research, development and/or delivery of creative activity, such as specific projects and productions for up to 24 months. It can support an individual’s time where this is related to specific creative outcomes. 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.
Freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland who are at least 18 years old are eligible to apply. You must have a UK bank account in your name - learn more about legal names of applicants . If you are not a self-employed individual or a sole trader, you may be eligible for the National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations .
Please read the guidance for full information on eligibility. You can apply for between £500 and £50,000. As standard, if your application request is between £500 and £20,000 you will hear the outcome in 10 weeks.
If your application request is between £20,001 and £50,000 you will hear the outcome in 14 weeks. Please see above for details of our 25/26 Christmas closure and the effects it will have on our processing timelines. Download the guidance for applicants, and apply using the online portal .
Application form walkthrough If you have any questions or concerns, for example, about an impact on project dates, our Enquiries Team are here to help. Visit the Contact Us page to get in touch with them. Please ensure you have checked the Guidance for Applicants and the Funding FAQs before getting in touch, as you are likely to find the answer to your question there unless it is highly specific to your activity.
Creative Scotland is committed to offering clear and accessible application processes and programmes that are open to everyone. We have a number of ways we can support you to make your application. Learn more about Access Support
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals and organizations based in Scotland working in the arts, screen, and creative industries. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows £1,000 to £150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Open Project Fund is funded by Creative Scotland. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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