The William Syson Foundation - Small Grants Fund
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The Small Grants Fund welcomes applications from arts charities working in any art form or cross-art form including but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, poetry, literature, film-making, music, photography, and digital arts.
The Fund can only accept applications from arts charities registered in Scotland. They aim to provide a response within 10 weeks from the closing date. Please submit a brief, simple application form submitted with audited / independently examined annual accounts and up-to-date child protection/vulnerable adult safeguarding policies.
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Geographical areas funded: Scotland
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue, Core costs
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
- charities whose core objects/purpose is to advance the arts
- must be registered as a charity in Scotland, with a bank account in the name of the charity
- based in Scotland and operating for the benefit of people in Scotland
- annual income of less than £500,000
- have been operating for at least 12 months and be able to supply annual audited / examined accounts
- Maximum annual income:
- £500,000
When to apply
Currently Closed.
The open window periods for Small Grants Fund Rounds in 2025 are:
- ROUND 6 – from noon on Monday 17 March - noon on Friday 28 March 2025
- ROUND 7 - from noon on Monday 1 September - noon on Friday 12 September 2025
Next deadline: 28 Mar 2025
How to apply
Download and complete the application form via the website, and submit with the accounts and protection policies as advised on the website guidance.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Arts and culture
Beneficiaries funded: General public
Last reviewed 13 days ago
The William Syson Foundation
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Charity registered in Scotland SC049635
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5 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 8EJ
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