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Young Start - Small Grants offers £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 1 year that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

We fund projects in England that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

We fund community-led projects that tackle the climate and nature emergency, improve the environment, and help people connect with and enjoy nature locally.

Funding for projects that support children, young people and families, or help people be healthier with better access to support

Funding for VCSE organisations in Northern Ireland, from the Dormant Assets Scheme, to help them grow stronger and face future challenges.

We fund projects in Wales that are accessible, community-led, and focused on the issues that matter most to local people.

Funding for small or large organisations, from £20,001 to £20,000,000, to strengthen communities and improve lives across England.

The Open Fund for Music Creators supports the development of outstanding music creators of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career with grants of up to £5000. Previous recipients include Young Fathers, Afrodeutsche, Jasdeep Singh and Ruth Lyon In order to be eligible Musi...

The aim of the Agar Trust is to address some of the challenges faced by young people resident in rural Scotland, who demonstrate exceptional musical ability or potential, and wish to further their musical education beyond their local area. Who can apply? You will be aged between 8 -21 on the clo...

EMERGE is a year long artist development and music production programme for young people between 16-125 who are serious about developing their creative practise, building their industry knowledge and growing as producers and collaborators. The programmes is Free and based at World Heart Beat's w...

By plugging genuine shortfalls and de-risking touring, the FAC’s UK Artist Touring (UKAT) fund, developed in partnership with the Music Managers Forum and the Musicians’ Union and backed by the LIVE Trust, aims to protect the UK’s cultural infrastructure, deliver renewed vitality in the grassroot...

The Breakout Artist Programme is a year-long artist development initiative which champions the next generation of independent music in the UK and Ireland. One selected artist, Music Gateway's Breakout Artist, will receive a £20,000 promotion fund, strategic support, industry exposure and long-ter...

Supporting high quality music making opportunities for young people aged 0 – 25 yrs.

Made in Scotland is a curated showcase promoting high quality music, theatre and dance to international promoters and audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It also supports onward international touring.

Creative Scotland’s Place Programme operates at a strategic level with local authorities and other partners.

Create and Engage funds the development, creation and delivery of high-quality arts experiences that help creative individuals and organisations engage with and connect to the public. The main beneficiaries of Create and Engage projects are the people engaging with your project.

Creative Practice grants are designed to support you as an artist or creative professional, investing in your growth and future. They allow you to dedicate time and space for creative experimentation, professional development and to work in new ways.

If the recent weather has affected your ability to submit your application to the Arts Capital Investment Fund by the original deadline of 12 noon on Friday 3 July, please contact us as soon as possible. Please email capital@arts.wales.

The current funding round is now open for applications and will close at 1pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026.

This fund aims to support organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development. Fund open.