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Live UK funding opportunities from government, lottery distributors, research councils and arts bodies. Expired listings are removed automatically.

144 opportunities

Made in Scotland Funding

Creative Scotland

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.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 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

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

Amount not publishedCloses in 17 days (9 September 2026)Scotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+7 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

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

Culture Collective Fund

Creative Scotland

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

£100k – £300kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Broadcast Content Fund

Screen Scotland

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

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

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

£500 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeScotland
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

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

£250 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Screen Education Fund

Screen Scotland

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.

£1,000 – £30kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Project Post Fund

Screen Scotland

The Project Post Fund is designed to encourage large-scale film and TV productions to undertake their post-production and VFX work in Scotland.

£5,000 – £100kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Distribution Fund

Screen Scotland

A fund that supports the distribution of Scottish feature films to reach a wide and diverse a domestic audience.

£5,000 – £15kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Funding to help screenwriters, producers and directors attend key festivals and film markets.

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

Funding to support organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.

£15k – £45kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

The COVID-19 Cancellation Fund aims to support creative freelancers experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant.

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

Barnsley Council’s Arts & Events team are looking for an artist/s who work with light, sound and immersive installations to bring to life The Yorkshire Roses at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026, our town centre light festival.

Amount not publishedCloses in 15 days (7 September 2026)Not stated
Community groupArtistLocal authority

The BIBAs Foundation – Individuals

Lancashire Community Foundation

The BIBAs Foundation – Individuals Home About the fund The BIBAs Foundation, managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire has been created to develop an enterprising culture in the youth of Lancashire. The fund is made up of business and personal donations, prize draw money and net surplus fro

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
CharityCommunity groupStartupIndividual

Cotton Farm Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Cotton Farm Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Overview Grants of up to £5,000 are available for community projects benefitting residents in eligible parishes within 3km of Cotton Farm Wind Farm in Huntingdonshire. Who can apply? Non-profit organisations Maximum grant Up to £5,000 Eligible area P

Up to £5,400Closes 1 August 2027Not stated
CharityCommunity groupLocal authority

Bath & West Community Energy Fund Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

What is the Bath & West Community Energy Fund? The Bath & West Low Carbon Fund (‘the BWCE Fund’) funds community projects in Bath and the surrounding area. The funds are from Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE). BWCE is a community enterprise, set up for the benefit of the community. BWCE develops c

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityCommunity group