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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.

The Transition Support Programme provides e a short, fixed period of financial security and/or specialist advice to organisations previously funded on an ongoing basis but unsuccessful in their Stage 2 Multi-Year Funding application.

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

Development and production funding for broadcast projects by eligible Scottish production companies.

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.

Supporting a network of creative practitioners, organisations and communities, working together to create a positive difference locally and nationally. Closed.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Funding for large scale productions to film in Scotland, utilising crew, locations and facilities based here.

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.

Invigilator + is a flagship professional development opportunity from the Arts Council of Wales. It forms a key part of Wales’ presence at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, running from 9 May to 22 November 2026.

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.

Support for individuals working in film and television to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally.

The development of Scotland’s future screen sector begins with education. The Screen Education Fund supports projects that help people in Scotland access, understand and create film and screen content.