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are you a composer looking for opportunities to grow as an artist? We’re looking for four UK-based composers who display a unique artistic voice and development potential to join nonclassical AiR (Artists in Residence) in 2026. With thanks to our funders: the Mila Charitable Organisation, Vaug...

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityArtist

Sustainable Steps Wales - Green Careers - Cardiff

The National Lottery Community Fund

This funding helps young people (aged between 16 and 25) in Cardiff into green careers.

£300 – £1.8mRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

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...

Amount not publishedCloses in 17 days (10 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

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...

Up to £5,000Closes in 14 days (7 September 2026)Not stated

People and Places

The National Lottery Community Fund

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

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

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...

Amount not publishedCloses 2 October 2026Not stated
Artist

Screen Funding

Creative Scotland

Screen Scotland drives development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and tv industry, through funding and strategic support.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Development Stream

Creative Scotland

View the organisations that were a part of the Multi-Year Funding Development Stream.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Research and Development

Arts Council of Wales

Research and Development supports the development and creation of high-quality and ambitious work.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer

Funding to support schools across Scotland in their delivery of film and screen education.

£500 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+7 more

Open Fund for Individuals

Creative Scotland

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.

£500 – £50kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Edinburgh Bursary 2026

Arts Council of Wales

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. It offers the opportunity to develop and present work to diverse audiences and to showcase to UK and international programmers.

Up to £1,700Rolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+1 more

Create and Engage

Arts Council of Wales

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.

Up to £100kRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer

Creative Practice

Arts Council of Wales

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.

£500 – £10kRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer

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.

£1,000 – £100kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

The International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) programme offers up to 15 places for Scotland-based performing arts professionals, companies, venues and organisations to attend a seminar programme, followed by an invite to apply for funding.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

The Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance supports professional theatre and dance productions of varying scales to tour across Scotland. Applications are open - deadline: 2pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Amount not publishedCloses 30 September 2026Scotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Place Programme

Creative Scotland

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

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

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

Amount not publishedCloses in 16 days (9 September 2026)Scotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+7 more

Development and production funding for screen projects by filmmakers based in Scotland.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more